Grantmaking
Overview
We bring people and resources together to build a more equitable community. Our grantmaking strategy addresses community needs and brings positive change. Through the grant process, we actively collaborate with nonprofits to understand their needs. The grants committee is an engaged group of community leaders dedicated to maximizing our community's impact. Learn more about our grants below.
Grant in Action
The Warrick County Community Foundation has identified mental health as a primary challenge facing the county through the Lilly Endowment GIFT VII Planning Grants.
At the same time, the Warrick County School Corporation (WCSC) was piloting a new Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program in one elementary school and wanted to expand this groundbreaking method to every school throughout its
system. The Community Foundation partnered with the WCSC to grow this initiative. Over the past three years, the Community Foundation has granted $224,703.88 to support
staffing and program needs as the SEL framework was established in each of the 10 elementary schools with plans to expand to all schools in the district.
