JCCF Awards 10 Organizations Capital and Capacity Building Community Projects Matching Grants
Published: August 29, 2024 by Johnson County Community Foundation
The JCCF Grants Committee recently awarded a total of $855,000.00 to ten organizations allowing the Foundation to address several crucial needs in the county. The 2024 Capital and Capacity Building Community Projects Matching Grant awards reflect the Foundation’s mission to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Johnson County.
In March, the Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) received a matching fund grant totaling $3 million as part of the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s initiative, Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII). Lilly Endowment awarded matching fund grants totaling $133.8 million to community foundations serving all 92 of Indiana’s counties. Eligible community foundations submitted proposals requesting grants ranging from $100,000 to $15,000,000 based on the population of the counties they serve. The Johnson County Community Foundation has awarded $855,000 for their Capital and Capacity Building Community Projects Matching Grant Program. Qualifying matching funds raised for community projects or capacity-building activities are eligible for a $1(grantor)-to-$1(grantee) match through this program.
The following are the organizations and amounts awarded:
- Bridges Alliance of Johnson County ($15,000)
- Franklin Community High School FFA Alumni and Supporters ($100,000)
- Franklin Heritage ($50,000)
- Greenwood Education Foundation ($81,000)
- Habitat for Humanity of Johnson County ($134,000)
- Humane Society of Johnson County ($250,000)
- Imagination Library of Johnson County ($15,000)
- Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi Catholic School ($100,000)
- Servants at Work ($10,000)
- Upstream Prevention ($100,000)
“Granting funds of this scale will have a lasting impact on future generations in Johnson County. I am incredibly proud of our community. Since each grant recipient is required to match the funds they receive, it's clear how generous our community is and how committed they are to improving the county for both current and future residents,” said Kim Kasting, President & CEO of Johnson County Community Foundation.
Lilly Endowment launched GIFT VIII in 2023 to help community foundations strengthen the towns, cities and counties they serve. Matching fund grants are one of several funding opportunities designed to help community foundations promote long-term viability; further strengthen their abilities to lead, encourage board engagement; and support and develop strategic efforts to enhance quality of life in their communities.
