BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for the 2024 Open Grant Cycle. $100,000 will be available for Boost and Impact Grants, which fund charitable programs and projects that serve the residents of Lawrence County.
Over $30,000 is also available for programs and projects that benefit specific causes, such as parks, disadvantaged children, and senior citizens.
The 2023 Open Grant Cycle awarded thirty-four grants totaling $129,250 to Lawrence County groups and agencies, including Mitchell Community Schools, Junior Stars Football Program, Lawrence County 4-H Council’s Horse and Pony Club, Superior STEAM, and Hope Resource Center.
Our unrestricted endowments fund the 2024 cycle:
- Bedford Federal Savings Bank Community Fund
- Bicentennial Fund
- Bob Bridge Fund for Community Grants
- Joe & Sharon Collins Community Fund
- Wilbur C. Dollens Fund for Community Grants
- Ferguson Community Fund
- Paul & Patty Ford Community Fund
- German American Bancorp Community Fund
- Hoosier Hills Credit Union for Lawrence County Better for Our Communities Fund
- Chloral Hilderbrand Fund for Community Grants
- Earlyn K. & Alvera Burkhart Hill, & Orlin & Imogene
- David Allen Jacobs Community Fund
- Burkett Memorial Fund
- Lawrence County General Unrestricted Fund
- Lawrence County Memorials and Tributes Fund
- Jo Ellen (Alhorn) Lee Community Fund
- Harold “Mac” & Shirley McReynolds Fund
- William A. Poling Fund for Lawrence County
- Patrick & Sharon Robbins Fund for Lawrence County
- Ralph W. “Shorty” & Bette Robison Fund
- Sargent Family Fund
- Jim & Annette Seib Community Fund
- Larry & Judy Sipes Community Fund
- Smithville Charitable Foundation Fund
- Brett Terry Community Fund for Lawrence County
- Times-Mail/Captain Purple Fund
Grantseekers are strongly encouraged to watch the videos on the Lawrence County Community Foundation website before applying. The videos highlight the details of this year’s grant cycle, how to navigate our online grant application and tips for submitting a competitive application.
The videos can be found at https://www.cfpartner.org/grants-lawrence-county.
First-time Grantseekers must register and be approved to apply. Applications must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. on April 16, 2024, to be considered for funding.
Non-profit organizations recognized by the IRS as having 501(c)(3) status, educational institutions, and governmental entities are eligible to apply.
