2027 Lilly Scholarship Application Available

by | June 25, 2026 | Foundation News, Scholarships | 0 Comments

The 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available for all students who will graduate from either Austin or Scottsburg high schools, or Grace Christian Academy, by the end of June 2027. The scholarship program is available through the Scott...
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Judge James Kleopfer Memorial Scholarship Fund Created

by | June 9, 2026 | Foundation News, Inspirational Stories, Scholarships | 0 Comments

The Scott County Community Foundation is honored to announce the creation of the Judge James Kleopfer Memorial Scholarship Fund. The new fund honors the life, legacy, and service of longtime Scott County judge and community leader James Dale “Jim” Kleopfer Jr. The...
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SCP Awarded Grant to Launch Early Childhood Director Position

by | May 27, 2026 | Foundation News | 0 Comments

Scott County Partnership Executive Director Heather Law, middle, accepts a grant to fund the new Early Childhood Director position. Shown with her are Early Childhood Committee members Christy Davis, Emily Jordan, Karolee Tattersall; Director Emily Spellman; and Early...
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SHS Alumni Association Receives Funds

by | May 20, 2026 | Grants | 0 Comments

Scott County Community Foundation board member Carmen Boley, right, presents a check for $9,600 to Scottsburg Alumni Association Board President Marsha Miller Smith. The grant was awarded from the SHS Alumni Association Education Fund at the Community Foundation and...
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“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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Recent News and Events

YGC Awards Over $7k in Grants

YGC Awards Over $7k in Grants

by | May 19, 2026 |

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...

Ride for a Cure Awarded Grant

Ride for a Cure Awarded Grant

by | May 18, 2026 |

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...

VFES Awarded Grant

VFES Awarded Grant

by | Apr 24, 2026 |

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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