BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for the 2022 Open Grant Cycle. $90,000 will be available for Boost and Impact Grants funding charitable programs and projects that serve the residents of Lawrence County. An additional $37,000 is available for programs and projects that benefit specific causes such as parks, disadvantaged children, and senior citizens.
The 2021 Open Grant Cycle awarded thirty-four grants totaling $91,552 to Lawrence County groups and agencies including the Lawrence County Prosecutor’s Office, Hope Resource Center, Friends of Spring Mill, The Bedford Public Library, and Raptors Rise Rehabilitation Center.
The 2022 cycle is funded by the Bob Bridge Fund, William A. Poling Fund for Lawrence County, Brett Terry Community Fund, Jo Ellen (Alhorn) Lee Community Fund, Earlyn & Alvera Burkhart Hill and Orlin & Imogene Burkett Memorial Fund, David Allen Jacobs Community Fund, Ralph W. “Shorty” & Bette Robison Fund, Paul and Patty Ford Community Fund, Smithville Charitable Foundation Fund for Lawrence County, Harold “Mac” & Shirley McReynolds Fund for Lawrence County, Ferguson Community Fund, Sargent Family Fund, Hoosier Hills Credit Union Better for Our Communities Fund, German American Bancorp Fund, Dollens Fund, Bicentennial Fund, Patrick & Sharon Robbins Fund, Chloral Hilderbrand Community Grants Fund, Jim & Annette Seib Community Fund, and the Bedford Federal Savings Bank Community Fund.
Grantseekers are strongly encouraged to watch the videos posted on the Lawrence County Community Foundation website prior to submitting an application. The videos highlight the details of this year’s grant cycle, how to navigate our online grant application, and tips for submitting a competitive application. The videos can be found by clicking here.
First-time Grantseekers must register and be approved to apply; applications must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. on April 13, 2022, to be considered for funding.
Non-profit organizations recognized by the IRS as having 501(c)(3) status, educational institutions, and governmental entities are eligible to apply.
