Application Now Available for 2017 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
New deadline for 2017 applications: Interested high school seniors must apply by August 31st. View the Monroe County Lilly Endowment Scholarship Application. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Applications for the Monroe County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program are now available. Interested high school seniors have until August 31st to submit their applications to be considered for the .. read more
New Deadlines Coming for 2017 Lilly Endowment Scholar Applications
The timeline and deadlines are changing this year for the Monroe County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program and students interested in applying will need to act quickly to complete requirements for participating. The two 2017 Lilly Scholars for Monroe County will be named in December 2016. Previous scholarship recipients were announced in March of the .. read more
Early Childhood Educators Recognized with Smart Start Excellence Awards
Monroe Smart Start recognized early childhood educators, providers and partners at its 3rd annual Early Childhood Excellence Awards on Thursday, April 14 at WTIU. Each of the providers and educators recognized are committed to addressing school readiness in Monroe County and improving the quality of early education throughout the community. “Because most brain development occurs .. read more
2016 Community Impact Grant Recipients Announced
Over $306,000 awarded to eleven area agencies. The Community Foundation, in partnership with the Smithville Charitable Foundation, has announced the recipients of the 2016 Community Impact Grants. Eleven agencies were awarded grants from an original field of 40 applicants. Grants range in size from $10,000 to $50,000 for a total of $306,193. Community Impact Grants .. read more
Two High School Seniors Named 2016 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars
The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe Country has announced the 2016 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients. Ms. Greer King and and Mr. Brian Emmons were chosen from among 42 applicants representing three high schools in Monroe County. Each will receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to an Indiana public or private college of their choosing. .. read more
100+ Women Who Care Select CFBMC for Gift of Nearly $19,000
The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County is delighted to announce donations totaling nearly $19,000 from the Bloomington 100+ Women Who Care group. At their May meeting, the 100+ Women Who Care selected the CFBMC as the recipient for their quarterly award. To date, the 100+ Women Who Care group has contributed nearly $350,000 .. read more
CFBMC Announces 2015 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipients
Two of Monroe County’s graduating high school seniors will each receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to an Indiana public or private college of their choosing. Ms. Sidrah Din and Mr. Riley Callahan were chosen as the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County’s 2015 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars from among 51 applicants representing five high .. read more
CFBMC and Smithville Charitable Foundation Announce 2015 Grant Recipients
The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County is celebrating its 25th year serving Bloomington and Monroe County. Over the past 25 years, the Community Foundation has put nearly $22 million back into the community in the form of grants to support a diverse set of needs and opportunities. On Monday, the Community Foundation, in .. read more
2015 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Criteria Announced
Two Monroe County graduating high school seniors will be awarded four-year (eight semesters or twelve trimesters), full tuition scholarships to pursue baccalaureate degrees at colleges or universities in Indiana. The scholarship also includes up to $900 annually for required textbooks and equipment. Eligibility Criteria: The student must be a citizen of the United States and .. read more
Community Foundation Launches a $1,000,000 Campaign to Match Local Gifts
It was in 1990 that the tireless championing and unflagging persistence of a small group of community leaders resulted in the incorporation of what was then to be called the Bloomington Community Foundation. These founders had a vision of an organization designed to grow and evolve with this community forever. In April, 2015, that same .. read more
