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Since 2010, Shelbyville and Shelby County have supported a grant program using Racino revenue. They understand that many Shelbyville and Shelby County groups strive to improve our community and support this effort via Blue River Community Foundation (BRCF). These donations have given $1,445,180 to 55 organizations.
Shelby County organizations have received $226,610 from the city and county for 2022.
Shelbyville's Boys & Girls Club This organization received $9,183.40 for Indiana Kids, their in-house homework program. Cancer Association of Shelby County — $10,000 was donated to buy new furniture and fixtures for Second Time Around, their secondhand shop. Forest Hill Cemetery received a $36,393.60 matching grant to rebuild road pavement.
This $16,840 funding will assist develop a Teen Advocacy Council, a girl-led organization that will concentrate on social concerns. Gleaners Food Bank received $10,000 to assist the Produce Hope Initiative, which provides fresh fruits and vegetables to partner organizations in Shelby County.
Morristown Visionary Committee received $52,700 to create an asphalt road and parking lot in Morristown Park to increase accessibility.
This $4,000 award will update technology for Shelby Community Band concerts.
This group received $50,000 for a professional lighting system for performances and educational events.
Shelby Senior Services
– This $7,493 award will finance Matter of Balance and Active Living Every Day for Shelby County seniors.
The Arc of Shelby County received $25,000 for SENSES Gym, an indoor sensory playground for all children.
Bridge Ministries This charity received $5,000 to refurbish furnishings at its Care & Counseling Center, where they hold weekly community activities.
BRCF looks forward to delivering these funds for the City and County in 2023 and beyond under a new moniker, City & County Progress Grants, which more truly represents the source of financing. Blueriverfoundation.com/apply-for-grants has further information about this and other awards. Read the Entire Article
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
President Muhammadu Buhari's government is working hard to lift hundreds of young people out of poverty in the country, the Guardian reports. According to the country's National Social Investment...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
An anonymous donor has given $1 million to help transform a former department store in Milwaukee into a "vibrant community hub," per a press release from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. The...more
Foundation: Ramona Community Foundation
The Boys and Girls Club of San Diego's Video Production Club is going to be able to buy new equipment after all. The Conrad Prebys Ramona Branch received a $5,000 grant from the Ramona Community...more
The Community Foundation of the Ohio Valley celebrated its 50th anniversary this week with an open house at its headquarters in Steubenville, where it gave out more than $445,000 in scholarships in...more
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Minnesota's Munsinger Clemens Gardens is home to dozens of peacocks, and they're in need of some TLC. The St. Cloud Times reports the birds live in an "inadequate" and "depressing" enclosure with...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
"It helped me learn many skills during a productive time, yet it was a casual, little-pressure atmosphere that allowed me to make mistakes and grow." Such is the story of Jenna Manders, a senior at...more
Foundation: Arizona Community Foundation
If you're planning on attending college in Arizona this fall, now's the time to see if you're a good candidate for one of the state's dozens of scholarships available. The Arizona Community...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is offering up to $3,500 in grant funding to youth-led groups in four counties in the state, WIFR reports. The funds are available through the In...more
The Edwardsville Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors in the Edwardsville, Ill., area. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2023, the Belleville...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County
The Community Foundation of Elkhart County has awarded $2,707,390 in grants to dozens of nonprofits in the county that's home to Elkhart, Indiana. The grants were awarded in the categories of...more
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