by ExecDir | Jul 14, 2026 | Foundation News, Grants
The Scott County Community Foundation (SCCF) has awarded more than $157,000 through its 2026 Community Grants Program to 14 local organizations serving Scott County, Grants Committee Chair Janie Alexander announced. The organizations were recognized during the...
by ExecDir | Jun 29, 2026 | Special Events
Scott County Community Foundation is hosting a special event for their women’s philanthropy initiative, which is heading into its second year. The group is designed to foster connection among women as they come together to champion causes that matter to them. Women...
by ExecDir | Jun 25, 2026 | Foundation News, Scholarships
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...
by ExecDir | Jun 9, 2026 | Foundation News, Inspirational Stories, Scholarships
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...
by ExecDir | May 27, 2026 | Foundation News
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...
by ExecDir | May 20, 2026 | Grants
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...
by ExecDir | May 19, 2026 | Foundation News, Grants
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,...
by ExecDir | May 19, 2026 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
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...
by ExecDir | May 18, 2026 | Grants
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...
by ExecDir | Apr 24, 2026 | Grants
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...
