The Community Foundation awards two Mini Grants

GREENFIELD, Ind. (January 2, 2024) – The Community Foundation of Hancock County (CFHC) recently issued two Mini Grants. Unless otherwise noted, grants were made from the Hancock County Enrichment Fund, which helps support long-term solutions; respond quickly to emergencies; and meet changing social, cultural, educational, and environmental needs in our local community.

• The Vernon Township Trustee received $1,420 for the Vernon Township Community Garden. The funds will be used for more than sixty native drought resistant plants in the first planting phase of the Gardens of Vernon. Purdue Extension, Hancock County Master Gardeners and Hancock County Soil and Water District were utilized to identify the appropriate plants and ensure that no invasives are in the mix. This grant was made from the Agricultural Heritage Fund. A member of the Community Foundation’s Spirit of Community fund family, grants sustain the spirit and rich history of our agricultural heritage by supporting activities associated with agriculture education, youth organizations, and other related agriculture programs in Hancock County.
  The Hancock Co. Historical Society received $1,000 for electrical upgrades. The funds will be used for upgrading electrical and lighting at the Chapel in the Park and the Old Log Jail.

These grants were issued from a pool of funds that is set aside each year to meet nonprofit organizations’ needs that arise outside of other grant cycles. 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 its inception in 1992.