BEDFORD — Local non-profit organizations, schools, first responders, and community groups across Lawrence County are receiving a major financial shot in the arm.
The Community Foundation Partnership – Lawrence County (CFP-LC) Board of Directors has officially awarded $94,352 in combined funding through its 2026 open grant cycle. The total includes $84,525 in Impact Grants distributed among 15 non-profit agencies, alongside $9,827 awarded in Boost Grants to six local organizations.
Boost Grants, capped at $2,000 each, are designed to fund smaller-scale projects or provide general operational support for local organizations.
Investing in Quality of Life
“This year’s Impact and Boost Grants assist a wide spectrum of Lawrence County organizations – schools, parks, municipalities, human and animal services organizations, and service clubs,” said Brad Dykes, CFP-LC Grants Chair. “The result is added value to the quality of life in our community.”
In addition to the immediate grant awards, the board announced $17,500 in conditional challenge grants awarded to four community projects to spur local fundraising:
- Fayetteville Community Lions Club: Awarded a 1:1 challenge grant up to $10,000 for their “Who’s on First” project.
- Town of Oolitic: Awarded $4,000 for their “Movin’ Out!” project, contingent on raising $3,300 in matching funds.
- United Way of South Central Indiana: Awarded a $2,000 challenge grant for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, to be released once the organization raises $2,000.
- Mitchell Walking Club: Awarded a $1,500 challenge grant, requiring the club to raise $500 toward their goal.
Complete List of 2026 Award Winners
Boost Grant Recipients & Projects
- Friends of Spring Mill State Park — Improving Life for Our Snakes
- Hoosier Trails Council, Inc., #145 — Underserved Pack Support
- Mitchell Band Boosters — Conducting the “Swarm”
- North Lawrence Community Schools — StarLab Expansion
- Serenity Club of Bedford — Serenity Club 2026
- Youth First, Inc. — Youth First Student Assistance Program 2026
Impact Grant Recipients & Projects
- Bertha’s Mission — 2026 Meals
- BNLHS Band and Music Boosters — Making the Stars Shine
- Hoosier Hills Food Bank — 2026 Supplement Food Purchasing
- Indian Creek VFD — Seeing Through the Smoke
- Lawrence Co. 4-H Council, Inc. — Superior STEAM Annual Pipeline Programs
- Lawrence Co. 4-H Council, Inc. — Stowing Bits and Pieces
- Marshall Township VFD — Suited for Success
- Mitchell City Youth League — 400 Futures. Five Fields. One Community.
- Pantry 279, Inc. — Summer Kids Food Program
- Raptors Rise Rehabilitation Center — Hoo Needs a New Home?
- Salvation Army, Lawrence Co. — 2026 Emergency Assistance
- Shawswick Volunteer Firefighters — Boots on the Ground
- Springville Community Assoc. — Systematic Safety
- Stone City Alliance for Recovery & Hope — Men at Work
- Stone City FOP #94 — Cops for Kids
- White River Humane Society — Love Them, Fix Them
Supporting Future Generations
Funding for the annual grant cycle is primarily made possible through unrestricted endowments. These flexible funds allow the foundation to address immediate community needs and unforeseen future challenges across Lawrence County.
The Community Foundation Partnership-Lawrence County is a public charity governed by a volunteer board dedicated to building permanent endowments that enhance the local quality of life.
Community members interested in learning more about supporting local endowment funds can contact Hope Flores, Community Foundation Partnership CEO, at 812-279-2215 or via email at LCCF@cfpartner.org.
