Community Grants Program Opens

by | January 17, 2025 | Foundation News, Grants | 0 Comments

The Scott County Community Foundation extends an open invitation to the community to submit proposals for the Foundation’s 2025 Community Grants Program. The grants may be used for any charitable purpose in the areas of community betterment, health and human services,...
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Adkins-Jones Fund Awards First Grant

by | January 16, 2025 | Grants | 0 Comments

Raymond Jones presents a check for $572 to Preservation Alliance Inc. board member Chris Wakeman. The funds were awarded from the Adkins-Jones Family Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation, and will be used to support the Scott County Heritage Center and...
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Humane Society Awarded Grant

by | January 15, 2025 | Grants | 0 Comments

Scott County Community Foundation board member Jamie Longacre, right, presents a check for $6,267 to Humane Society of Scott County volunteer Melanie Foster. The grant was awarded from the Dr. William and Diann Scott Memorial Fund at the Community Foundation and will...
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Donations Needed for Souper Bowl of Caring

by | January 13, 2025 | Youth Grantmaking Council News | 0 Comments

On Sunday, Feb. 9, over 100 million Americans will tune in to the Super Bowl football game. There will be parties with abundant food, friendship and fellowship. At the same time, there will be people worrying about staying warm, finding shelter and a warm meal. Many...
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Kiwanis Club Fund Supports CASA

by | January 10, 2025 | Grants | 0 Comments

Scott County Kiwanis Club President Rev. Tim Mohon presents a check for $500 to CASA of Scott County Executive Director Kelly Shelhamer. The grant was awarded from the Kiwanis Club’s endowment fund at the Scott County Community Foundation and will be used to support...
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Recent News and Events

2025 Scholarship Applications Available

2025 Scholarship Applications Available

by | Jan 9, 2025 |

Over $127,000 in scholarship assistance is available to graduating high school seniors and non-traditional adult learners through the Scott County Community Foundation. Whether a student has not decided on a major, or has plans to choose a career path in education,...

Bella Cox Named 2025 Lilly Scholar

Bella Cox Named 2025 Lilly Scholar

by | Jan 7, 2025 |

Scott County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, Isabella “Bella” Cox of Scottsburg High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic...

Oard Springs Community Center Awarded Grant

Oard Springs Community Center Awarded Grant

by | Jan 3, 2025 |

Scott County Community Foundation board member Jamie Longacre presents a check for $4,751 to Joyce Hamilton Oard Springs Community Center board members Steve and Carrie Peacock. The grant was awarded from the Joyce Hamilton Historic Preservation Fund at the Community...

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