2026 Community Grants Program Opens

by | February 13, 2026 | Foundation News, Grants | 0 Comments

The Scott County Community Foundation extends an open invitation to the community to submit proposals for the Foundation’s 2026 Community Grants Program. The grants may be used for any charitable purpose in the areas of community betterment, health and human services,...
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SUMC Renames Fund to Honor Mary Ellen Graham

by | February 11, 2026 | Foundation News, Inspirational Stories | 0 Comments

An endowment fund at the Scott County Community Foundation honors the legacy of longtime musician Mary Ellen Graham. “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with...
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Literacy Council Funds Awarded

by | February 9, 2026 | Grants | 0 Comments

Scott County Community Foundation board member Jennifer Coward, right, presents a check for $500 to Scott County Partnership Executive Director Heather Law. The grant was awarded from the Scott County Literacy Council Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation will...
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SCSD1 Receives Funding

by | February 6, 2026 | Grants | 0 Comments

Scott County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kelly Dulaney, second from left, presents a check for $1,000 to Scott County School District 1 staff Brooke Hall, Grace Bishop, Ryan Herald and Darcie Goodin. The grant was awarded from the Chamber of Commerce...
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Scholarship Applications Available

by | February 5, 2026 | Scholarships | 0 Comments

Over $134,000 in scholarship assistance is available to graduating high school seniors 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 career path in education,...
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Recent News and Events

Clearinghouse Awarded Funds

Clearinghouse Awarded Funds

by | Feb 3, 2026 |

Scott County Community Foundation board member Jamie Longacre, left, presents a check for $8,873 to Scott County Clearinghouse Director Beth Trabue. The grant was awarded from the Scott County Hunger Fund at the Community Foundation and will be used to assist...

YMCA Receives Funds

YMCA Receives Funds

by | Jan 29, 2026 |

Scott County Community Foundation board member Jennifer Coward, right, presents a check for $9,217 to Scott County Family YMCA Chief Operations Officer Lori Coomer. The grant was awarded from the YMCA’s endowment fund at the Community Foundation and will be used to...

Museum Awarded Grants

Museum Awarded Grants

by | Jan 28, 2026 |

Scott County Community Foundation board member Jennifer Coward presents checks totaling $8,595 to Preservation Alliance Inc. board member Chris Wakeman and Administrative Assistant Jeannie Carlisle. The grants were awarded from the Jeff Harris Fund for the Scott...

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