RCCF Small Project Grants make impact

Ripley County Community Foundation has announced the first round of small project grants awarded for 2004. Those receiving grants that are limited to less than $500 each are the Sunman Chamber of Commerce for fireworks for their 2004 Wine & Fireworks Festival - $500; the Town of Holton for public safety equipment - $500; and the Southeastern Indiana YMCA Childcare for hepatitis B immunizations for their staff - $495.

May 1, is the deadline for the next round of small project grants for the RCCF. Applications will be accepted anytime during the year but if they do not arrive by the deadline, they will be held for the next round. Maximum grants are $500 and must follow normal granting guidelines of the foundation. Non-profit organizations may apply for one small project grant per year, but may also apply for the Foundation's regular granting in September.

Small project grants are considered in March, May, July, and September of a granting year. The first of each month is the deadline. Applications will be available in the Batesville Library, Milan Library, Osgood Library, Tyson Library and the Sunman Town Hall, or by calling the Foundation office. Any questions concerning the grant process can be directed to Jane Deiwert, Program Officer, or Sally Morris, Executive Director of the Foundation. Phone 877-234-5220 or 933-1098 or e-mail rccfound@nalu.net.

In addition to the $10,000 set aside for small project grants this year, the Foundation will have available $109,000 for regular granting in September. This is the largest amount ever available from the Foundation for Community Granting. The Foundation's Community Granting Fund increased greatly in the last Lilly Endowment Challenge Grant so that the Foundation is able to grant more money to the community.