FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS CONTACT: Mary Gibble, President and CEO
The Community Foundation of Hancock County (CFHC) issues education foundation grants
GREENFIELD, Ind. (March 3, 2023) — CFHC awarded each of the education foundations in Hancock County’s four public school systems grants for $5,000. The education foundations were invited to submit an application for their most immediate needs, which could include programming, capital improvement, or operating expenses.
Eastern Hancock Education Foundation was awarded funding for Passion Projects and a Distinguished Alumni Event.
Greenfield Central School Foundation will use funds for Educational Enrichment (E2) Grants.
Mt. Vernon Education Foundation will use grant funds to renew its fundraising software subscription.
New Palestine Education Foundation will utilize funds for classroom grants.
CFHC provides philanthropic leadership by encouraging giving, learning, community pride and civic engagement. Working with caring individuals, families, and organizations to create or grow existing permanent endowment funds is critical to the organization’s mission. These funds generate income that is distributed in the form of grants and scholarships to enrich and enhance life in Hancock County, as well as support the donor’s favorite charitable causes, both at home and afar forever. CFHC has granted millions of dollars since their inception in 1992.
