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215 W. Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
(800) 964-0508
(765) 454-7298
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Answers to your questions about grants
"Through the foresight of donors who have made endowments over the years, we are able to support organizations that provide vital services to the community," said Bill Beard, Chairman of the Clinton County Community Foundation Board of Directors. "The money we are entrusted with is intended to be a positive influence for the residents of the community. We thank the donors and the organizations for providing the support and the services that need to be offered in order for improvements to be made within a community."
Abilities Services, Inc. - $3,800
The grant funding will be used to start a new program called "Planting for Growth." In this program, participants with disabilities in the day service program and staff will create stand-alone, waist-high garden beds for the planting and harvest of fruits and vegetables. The fruits and vegetables will be incorporated into the day program, where the participants will be taught how to can and develop healthier cooking habits. The harvest will also be sold at a local farmers market and made available to participants through a "country store" counter for healthy snack options. Customer service training and basic accounting for record keeping will also be included in the project.
Clinton County Fair Association - $3,000
The grant will be used to pay for an income survey for the county. The survey must be completed in order to apply for a community development block grant with the Office of Rural Community Affairs. This is the initial step in an effort to update the 4-H community building.
Clinton County Family YMCA - $2,700
The funding will be used to purchase a lawn mower.
Colfax Lions Club - $30,000
Grant award will provide partial funding to complete Phase Two of the building and renovation project at Colfax Lions Park. The Lions Club owns a complex that houses little league fields, playground equipment, a truck and tractor pull track and a parking lot. Phase Two includes two new baseball fields, new lighting, parking lot relocation, shelter house renovation and the purchase of three lots in front of the park.
Frankfort Main Street Association - $3,900
Grant award will provide support for artists' expenses and to purchase Direct to Metal (DTM) enamel paint to complete the "mural" project. The murals tell the story of the Clinton County community beginning with the Miami Indians in the 1800's to the 1950's era and serves as an attraction for visitors.
Habitat for Humanity - $17,500
Funding will be used to help complete the second of three phases in the North Meadows subdivision in Frankfort. Phase Two will complete the street base, paving, curbs and utility taps for the completion of the end of John Street and a cul-de-sac. This will allow the next five houses to be built.
Humane Society of Clinton County - $2,789
Grant award will provide funding to add 10 outdoor dog runs on the east side of the building. The runs will be used for animals while the staff cleans the pens, for animals that do not get along with other animals in groups, to conduct dog interaction personality tests and to provide a safe outdoor environment for the animals. This will help the public perception of the facility and increase the potential for animals to be adopted.
Michigantown Youth League - $30,000
Grant funding will provide partial support to the Michigantown Youth League to expand and update current baseball/softball facilities that include additional playing diamonds, a new parking area, dugouts, fencing and drainage.
Paul Phillippe Resource Center - $7,500
Grant funds will provide support to install a handicapped door for the Paul Phillippe Resource Center. This will be an ADA-compliant door and will improve the access for clients who require assistance.
Rossville Middle/High Schools - $5,600
The grant will provide funding to support a Battle of the Books program at each county high school and middle school: Clinton Central Junior-Senior High School, Clinton Prairie Junior-Senior High School, Frankfort Middle School, Frankfort High School and Rossville Middle/High School. The plan is to have two Battle of the Books competitions and invite the winning teams from each school to compete against each other. The purpose is to encourage students to read and talk about books.
Wesley Manor - $9,715
Grant award will provide funding to purchase five defibrillators with cabinets. According to the American Heart Association, the size of the facility requires additional defibrillators.
The Clinton County Community Foundation was established in 1996. The purpose of the Foundation is to serve the interests of donors, to make grants, and to act as a catalyst around issues of community importance in Clinton County.
For information about the Community Foundation and its services to donors, call Ron Harper or Hilda Burns at (800) 964-0508. The web site (www.cfclinton.org) contains information about making gifts to endowment funds, scholarships, and grantmaking. Our email address is info@cfclinton.org.