RCCF Small Project Grants make large impact

Ripley County Community Foundation is excited to announce that $20,000 has been set aside for small project grants in 2005. Any funds not distributed through the small project granting will be available for use in the fall granting from the Foundation.

The small project grants were very successful last year with approximately $10,000 distributed. The Foundation looks forward to continuing this program in 2005 with these additional funds.

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

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, Milan and Osgood libraries, Tyson Library, Versailles, and Sunman Town Hall, or by calling the Foundation Office. Any questions concerning the granting process may be directed to Jane Deiwert, Program Officer at 877-234-5220 or 933-1098 or email rccfound@nalu.net.