LAWRENCE COUNTY – The Lawrence County Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for the 2026 Open Grant Cycle, which includes Boost, Impact, and Pennington Grants.
$120,000 will be available for Boost and Impact Grants, which fund charitable programs and projects that serve the residents of Lawrence County. Over $30,000 is also available for programs and projects that benefit specific causes such as senior citizens, parks, and disadvantaged children.
The 2025 Open Grant Cycle awarded thirty-six grants totaling $131,910.78 to Lawrence County groups and agencies, including Special Olympics Indiana – Lawrence County, Lawrence County Museum of History, White River Humane Society, and Friends of Spring Mill State Park.
The 2026 cycle is funded by unrestricted endowments. These endowments are the powerhouse of the grant cycle because they have the flexibility to support a wide range of programs.
LCCF Unrestricted Endowments:
- Bedford Federal Savings Bank Community Fund
- Bicentennial Fund
- Bob Bridge Fund for Community Grants
- John & Andrea Castrale Community Fund
- Joe & Sharon Collins Community Fund
- Reath & Karen Cosner Community Fund
- Wilbur C. Dollens Fund for Community Grants
- Ferguson Community Fund
- Paul & Patty Ford Community Fund
- German American Bancorp Community Fund for Lawrence County
- Chloral Hilderbrand Fund for Community Grants
- John & Carol Highhouse Community Fund
- Earlyn K. & Alvera Burkhart Hill, & Orlin & Imogene Burkett Memorial Fund
- Hoosier Hills Credit Union Better for Our Communities Fund
- David Allen Jacobs Community Fund
- Lawrence County General Unrestricted Fund
- Lawrence County Memorials and Tributes Fund
- Jo Ellen (Alhorn) Lee Community Fund
- Harold “Mac” & Shirley McReynolds Fund
- William A. Poling Fund for Lawrence County
- Patrick & Sharon Robbins Fund for Lawrence County
- Ralph W. “Shorty” & Bette Robison Fund
- Sargent Family Fund
- Jim & Annette Seib Community Fund
- Larry & Judy Sipes Community Fund
- Steve & Becky Skillman Community Fund
- Smithville Charitable Foundation Fund for Lawrence County
- Dr. Ray & Connie Snapp Community Fund
- Dr. George W. & Barbara Sorrells Community Fund
- Brett Terry Community Fund
- Thrive On Community Fund
- Times-Mail/Captain Purple Fund
Grant seekers are strongly encouraged to watch the videos posted on the Lawrence County Community Foundation website prior to applying. 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. These videos can help. First time Grant seekers must register and be approved to apply; applications must be submitted before 11:59 pm on April 16, 2026, 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.
