The Benton Community Foundation Board of Directors announced they will award $40,000 in grants for community needs in 2012.
LETTERS 2 SANTA
Do you know a non-profit organization that has been extra good this year? The Foundation will be helping Santa deliver five $500 awards the week of December 16th. Read the
Letters 2 Santa Guidelines to find out what to include in your letter. All entries must be to the North Pole by Noon on December 3rd!
IMPACT GRANTS
New in 2012, the Foundation will be offering Impact Grants. This funding will be concentrated in three critical areas that have been identified through community conversations.
Basic Life Skills Impact Grants-Due by Noon on Monday, December 3rd, 2012. Application available in right sidebar.
Wellness Impact Grants- Awarded June 2012
With support from North Central Health Services, the Foundation was able to award a total of $35,000 in grants that will improve the health and/or well-being of our community.
| Oxford Methodist Church |
Refurbish Bikes for Kids |
$1,000 |
| BCSC |
Fitness Center Equipment |
$10,000 |
| Otterbein Methodist Church |
Walking Path |
$7,200 |
| Purdue Extension |
Food, Fitness & Fun |
$4,600 |
| Town of Oxford |
Splash Park |
$12,200 |
Mentoring Impact Grants- Awarded September 2012
| Benton Co. 4-H Council |
Mini 4-H/Cloverbuds |
$1,750 |
| Benton Central |
Big Bison Mentor Program |
$1,000 |
| Benton Central |
Friends of Rachel Club |
$4,000 |
| Wabash Valley Alliance |
BC Mentor Training |
$3,250 |
COMMUNITY GRANTS
Community Grants may be used for a wide variety of charitable purposes. This funding has been extinguished for 2012; it is likely funding will be available again in 2013.
| Earl Park Public Library |
Basement Renovations |
$4,000 |
| Benton Central Band |
Uniforms |
$500 |
| CAP-Head Start Program |
Sun Shade for Playground |
$3,000 |
| Benton Co. Public Library |
Lego Club |
$493.79 |
| BCSC Retired Teachers |
School Supplies Fund |
$500 |
| Fowler-Center Twp Fire Dept |
Fire Prevention Materials |
$500 |
| Benton Central |
Super High Mileage Team |
$500 |
Organizations interested in learning more about the Foundation’s grant programs should contact Executive Director Ashley Bice at 765.884.8022 or ashley@bentoncf.org.
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