“Big Ideas, Lasting Impact” Grant Initiative Launched

by | May 19, 2026 | Foundation News, Grants | 0 Comments

Scott County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of “Big Ideas, Lasting Impact,” a new proactive grant initiative made possible through unrestricted funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. This new funding opportunity is designed to support large-scale,...
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YGC Awards Over $7k in Grants

by | May 19, 2026 | Youth Grantmaking Council News | 0 Comments

The Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (“YGC”), a program of the Scott County Community Foundation, awarded $7,272.93 in grants to youth-related projects in the community. The YGC honored grant recipients at their annual celebration on May 17. Austin Middle and...
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Ride for a Cure Awarded Grant

by | May 18, 2026 | Grants | 0 Comments

Scott County Community Foundation board member Janie Alexander, center, presents a check for $306 to Steve and Missy Sadler with Ride for a Cure. The grant was awarded from the Joyce Lowry Broady Memorial Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation. The permanent...
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VFES Awarded Grant

by | April 24, 2026 | Grants | 0 Comments

Scott County Community Foundation board member Carmen Boley presents a check for $316.02 to Vienna-Finley Elementary School teacher Lindsey Cazares and her fifth grade class. The grant was awarded from the Gladys A. Berna Education Fund at the Scott County Community...
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AHS Awarded Grant from Gladys Berna Fund

by | April 23, 2026 | Grants | 0 Comments

Scott County Community Foundation board member Janie Alexander, far left, presents a check for $348.98 to Austin High School art teacher Gary Schotter, Art Club members, and Principal Dr. Ryan Herald. The grant was awarded from the Gladys A. Berna Education Fund at...
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Recent News and Events

FFA Awarded Grant

FFA Awarded Grant

by | Apr 20, 2026 |

Scott County Community Foundation board member Jennifer Coward, far left, presents a check for $600 to Scottsburg FFA class members and teacher Anna Abbott. The grant was awarded from the Cornhuskers/FFA Agricultural Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation and...

Scottsburg Parks Awarded Funding

Scottsburg Parks Awarded Funding

by | Mar 18, 2026 |

Scott County Community Foundation board member Jamie Longacre presents a check for $4,904.31 to City of Scottsburg Parks Director Randy Richey and staff Monty Craig. The grant was awarded from the Scottsburg Beautification Fund at the Community Foundation and will be...

Austin High School Awarded Funds

Austin High School Awarded Funds

by | Mar 17, 2026 |

Scott County Community Foundation board member Janie Alexander, right, presents a check for $219 to Austin High School Academic Team Coordinator Vanessa Eldridge. The grant was awarded from the AHS Academic Team Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation and will...

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