by ExecDir | Jan 22, 2024 | Grants
Scott County Community Foundation board member Casey Brewster presents a check for $6,050 to Humane Society of Scott County board member Deb Selke, along with residents Daphne and Pebbles. The grant was awarded from the Dr. William and Diann Scott Memorial Fund at the...
by ExecDir | Jan 17, 2024 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
On Sunday, Feb. 11, over 100 million Americans will tune in to the Super Bowl football game. There will be parties with abundant food, friendship and fellowship. At the same time, there will be people worrying about staying warm, finding shelter and a warm meal. Many...
by ExecDir | Jan 17, 2024 | Grants, Youth Grantmaking Council News
The Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (“YGC”) is accepting grant applications to fund youth-related projects in the community. The YGC has at least $5,473 from the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council Fund and the Terry Fewell Memorial Youth Fund that they may...
by ExecDir | Jan 8, 2024 | Foundation News, Grants
The Scott County Community Foundation (“SCCF”) extends an open invitation to the community to submit proposals for the Foundation’s 2024 Community Grants Program. The grants may be used for any charitable purpose in the areas of community betterment,...
by ExecDir | Jan 5, 2024 | Scholarships
Almost $118,000 in scholarship assistance is available to graduating high school seniors, current college students and non-traditional adult learners through the Scott County Community Foundation. Whether a student has not decided on a major, or has plans to choose a...
by ExecDir | Dec 11, 2023 | Lilly Scholars
2024 Lilly Scholar – Hailey Schafer Hailey Schafer Senior, Scottsburg High School Plans to attend the University of Evansville to major in biochemistry/pre-med. “Words will never be able to truly express my gratitude toward the Community Foundation and...
by ExecDir | Dec 11, 2023 | Scholarships
Scott County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, Hailey Schafer of Scottsburg High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement,...
by ExecDir | Dec 7, 2023 | Foundation News, Special Events
The community will be reaching a major milestone soon when the 100,000th book will be mailed to a child through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. Since January 2013 when the program was launched in Scott County, over 3,000 children have received free books...
by ExecDir | Dec 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Scott County Community Foundation (“SCCF”) has received a $50,000 planning grant as part of the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s initiative, Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII). With the grant, the community foundation will partner with Indiana...
by ExecDir | Nov 17, 2023 | Grants
Purdue Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator Tom Springstun, far right, accepts a check for $500 from Matthew LaMaster, Becky Snowden and Marilyn Evans. The grant was awarded from the Nathan and Alice Bridge Memorial Fund at the Scott County Community...
