Insider’s Look: Meet our Director, Jason Maxwell
Q: What’s your background/ affiliation with Morgan County? Did you grow up here? Are you a transplant and if so, what brought you to Morgan County? A: Jason was born in Bloomington and has lived in Martinsville his entire life. Q: What do you love most about Morgan County? A: Jason most loves […]
CFMC Capacity Grant Update: WellSpring Dental Clinic
Would you rather look at a small, flat 2-inch black & white X-ray of your tooth or see your teeth and gums in living color on a 17” screen? Which would educate and motivate you to take better care of your teeth and gums? The Community Foundation of Morgan County grant will be used to […]
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship applications are now open until 8/25
The 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available in Morgan County through the Community Foundation of Morgan County. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) will provide 147 scholarships statewide and two scholarships in Morgan County. LECSP scholarships may be used for otherwise unreimbursed full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of […]
Capacity Grant Update: Brooklyn Christian Church Food Pantry
The Brooklyn Christian Church Food Pantry would like to extend their gratitude to the Community Foundation of Morgan County (“Foundation”). It was by God’s grace that we were granted a $2,000 gift from the Foundation’s Capacity Grant Program to upgrade and expand our refrigeration capacity. The Brooklyn Christian Church opened its doors to house the […]
Insider’s Look: Meet our Director, Holly Frye
Q: What’s your background/ affiliation with Morgan County? Did you grow up here? Are you a transplant and if so, what brought you to Morgan County? A: Holly grew up here in Mooresville. Her father started dentistry practice here when she was 4, prior to serving in the Navy in Texas. After going away to […]
CFMC Capacity Grant Update: Bulldog Bites at Monrovia High School
Benefits of Offering Bulldog Bites As educators, we all want our students to have the resources they need to thrive. Unfortunately, many students in our rural Indiana community face challenges when it comes to accessing healthy snacks. Some may not have the option or be able to afford these snacks otherwise. Offering a small snack […]
CFMC Finishes 2023 Scholarship Season
Each year, in gratitude to our generous fundholders and philanthropic donors, CFMC awards scholarships to our Morgan County high school seniors. Seniors apply when these applications open in the fall and are evaluated after the deadline in January. Many of CFMC’s fundholders wish to evaluate their applications independently, and others entrust a separate, non-biased volunteer […]
CFMC’s 2023 Thrive Grant Application Are Open!
This is our second year offering a grant specifically designed to uplift community-driven projects. We call these grants, Thrive. CFMC offers three different grants to 501c organizations serving residents in Morgan County. Impact grants are for programming and services, Capacity grants are intended to increase the number of clients served, or the quality of service, […]
Addressing Housing Needs in Morgan County for Families and Nonprofits
Looking to purchase your first home? Concerned with paying for deferred home maintenance? Are you at risk of having to leave your home due to accessibility issues? Are you a non-profit looking to fund a large scale affordable housing project? Creditworthy low-income and minority families face significant barriers to sustainable homeownership, one of the most powerful […]
THRIVE Grant Funds Design for Martinsville Skatepark
The Martinsville Skatepark Project is an exciting community effort aimed at creating a new skatepark for the people of Martinsville. This initiative is supported by the city administration and has received a boost from the Thrive Grant awarded by the Community Foundation of Morgan County. The funds from the Thrive Grant have been used to […]