YGC Seeking Youth Nominations

Youth who are active in making our community a better place are invited to be nominated for a special award through the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?), a program of the Scott County Community Foundation. The Helping Hand Award is open to all youth in...

Your Ideas Needed at Vision Workshop

What is your vision for Scott County? Your ideas are needed to help create a community development plan that will provide direction for our county?s future. The Scott County Community Foundation is hosting a public workshop to gather input. Discussion and ideas during...

Austin Beautification Awarded Grant

Scott County Community Foundation board member Steve Gwaltney presents a check for $262 to Austin Beautification Committee Chairperson Janie Alexander. The grant was awarded from the Austin Beautification Committee Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation and...

2021 Community Grants Program Opens

The Scott County Community Foundation extends an open invitation to the community to submit proposals for the Foundation?s 2021 Community Grants Program. The grants may be used for any charitable purpose in the areas of community service, social service, education,...

Grantwriting 101 Topic of Luncheon

In an effort to assist nonprofits with capacity building, the Scott County Community Foundation will be hosting quarterly lunch and learn sessions. Board members, volunteers and staff of nonprofit organizations are highly encouraged to attend. The second session in...

Museum Awarded Grants

Scott County Community Foundation Board Treasurer Daniel Brunner presents grants totaling $9,308 to Scott County Heritage Center and Museum Executive Director Jeanne Abbott, Preservation Alliance Inc. Treasurer Lena Lundgren, and PAI Vice President Janet Payne. The...

AHS Alumni Receives Grant

Austin Alumni Association President Ishmael White accepts a check for $2,560 from Scott County Community Foundation board member Tinisha Bowles-Densford. The grant was awarded from the AHS Alumni Education Fund at the Foundation and will be used to provide...

Imagination Library Receives Funding

Scottsburg Kiwanis Club President Al Riggle presents a check for $1,000 to United Way of Scott County Executive Director Nancy Riley. The grant was awarded from the Scottsburg Kiwanis Club Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation and will be used to support the...

The Refuge for Children Awarded Grant

Scottsburg Kiwanis Club President Al Riggle presents a check for $2,000 to Pastor Steve Gwaltney, board chairman for The Refuge. The grant was awarded from the Scottsburg Kiwanis Club Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation. The Refuge will provide...