GREENFIELD, Ind. (January 6, 2025) – The Community Foundation of Hancock County (CFHC) recently issued Mini Grants to three organizations from component funds of CFHC. Most of the grants were made from the Hancock County Community Development 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 Eastern Hancock Education Foundation received a $1,200 grant for high school “Language Arts Exploration of WWII” through the generosity of the W.H. and Lola Reason Endowment for Patriotism Fund. This grant will update existing classroom materials that are utilized in lessons designed to help students experience and explore WWII topics through a series of interactive assignments. Additionally, 70 high school students will travel to the CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Terre Haute, Ind.
• The Fortville Area Resource Mission (FARM) will purchase video equipment to meet ongoing program needs with a $1,371.89 grant. Having video equipment will allow them to record all their speakers and share them on social media. It will help with volunteer training and meeting with potential donors to the FARM. The recordings will also be used in the advertisement of the FARM, to promote programs to individuals in need of services, and to help special speakers with their stories.
• Hancock Co. Community Corrections (HCCC) received a $1,500 grant for its Client Closet. This grant will help supply clients with winter clothing items. Many of the clients do not have transportation and walk everywhere they go, so it is important that they be able to stay warm.
These grants were issued from a pool of funds that is set aside each year to meet nonprofit organizations’ needs that arise outside of the major 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.
