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Grant Cycles
Greene County Foundation has around 40 designated endowment funds, which were set up by donors to support specific organizations. The Foundation administers and invests these funds in a balanced approach to offset risk while generating positive returns. Then the Foundation provides annual payouts of earnings, net proceeds, in the form of checks to these nonprofits in February-March.
The Foundation strictly adheres to the donors’ intent, so the donors control who gets the payouts. The funds can be named in memory or in honor of someone, i.e., the Dutch and Juanita Rowe Fund which supports school supplies at Shakamak and WRV.
A few examples of organizations supported include:
- SON Ministries
- Greene County Senior Centers
- Middle Way House
- Greene County Humane Society
- Shawnee Theatre
- Local public libraries
- Cemeteries and many others
Some donors choose to set up endowed funds to be awarded as a scholarship, often in memory or honor of a loved one. The Foundation administers and invests these funds in a balanced approach to offset risk while generating positive returns. Then the Foundation pays out net proceeds in the form of scholarship support to local students.
Scholarships for graduating high school seniors are awarded during May, typically at school honor nights.
Scholarships to college students and working adults are awarded in the summer.
Visit Scholarships for more information.
Donors who give unrestricted support help fund the Community Support Grant Cycle. The Foundation administers and invests these unrestricted funds in a balanced approach to offset risk while generating positive returns. Net proceeds are paid out annually in the form of grants.
The Community Support grants are competitive, with applications typically accepted during late spring. Applications are reviewed by the Grants Committee, which then makes award nominations that are approved by the Board of Directors.
This unrestricted funding is so important in allowing the Foundation to address the community’s greatest needs.
Grant Spotlight
White River Valley: Wolverine Enterprises
WRV Wolverine Enterprises was awarded $12,000 for an Embrodiery Machine for the Wolverine Print Divison during the 2021 Community Support Grant Cycle.
Over the last several years WRV has been awarded a total of $45,100 to help with another program in the Wolverine Enterprises. The previous grant awards were used for the Advanced Manufacturing program and a CNC machine for the program.
We look forward to watching Wolverine Enterprises grow!
MSD of Shakamak
MSD of Shakamak received $28,885 during the 2020 Community Support Grant Cycle to fund a Graphic Design and Layout II classroom. The grant was used to purchase MacBooks, airbrushes, and screen printing equipment. Mrs. Samm, teacher, said the graphics room is becoming a light in a dark time for several students and to many, it is the highlight of their day.
Greene County Ambulance Service
The Greene County Ambulance Service was awarded $20,250 during the 2020 Community Support Grant Cycle. The grant allowed the Ambulance Service to purchase training equipment and aids, which now allows the EMTs and paramedics to receive ongoing, advanced training and ensures that the Ambulance staff will remain at the forefront of medical technologies for years to come.
Scotland Historical Society
The Scotland Hotel is a 19th century building that has been owned by the Scotland Historical Society since 1971 and is on the National Register of Historic places.
The Scotland Historical Society was awarded $12,790 in 2019 for the preservation and beautification of the hotel. They have since replaced the old wooden posts with vinyl covered posts, replaced the soffits and porch ceiling, painted around all the windows and doors, and started installing new vinyl siding.
Funds from the Jack and Gene Inman Fund Memorial Fund made this grant possible. The purpose of the Inman Memorial Fund is to provide support for historical and environmental preservation.
Bless Bloomfield
During our June COVID-19 grant cycle Bless Bloomfield was awarded $10,000 though our COVID-19 Fund and $5,000 from the 100 Acre Woods fund. With the $15,000 Bless Bloomfield was able to provide assistance to over 70 families in the Bloomfield School District through the Food Box program. That totaled over 7 tons of food. They were also able to distribute 1600 half-gallons of milk through the Farmers to Families program.
The COVID-19 relief funding is made possible through a generous grant by United Way of Monroe County, Indiana United Ways, and Lilly Endowment Inc. and other donors.
