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
CFBMC Now Accepting Letters of Intent for 2015 Community Impact Funding Initiative
Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County is Celebrating their 25th Year of Grantmaking! Now Accepting Letters of Intent for 2015 Community Impact Funding Initiative Grants The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County is celebrating 25 years of Grantmaking in Monroe County. Up to $325,000 will be available for funding the 2015 Community .. read more
Hoosier Hills Food Bank Launches Project Grow
With the arrival of its newest fleet vehicle, “Growver”, Hoosier Hills Food Bank (HHFB) has launched Project GROW – the Garden Route On Wheels to distribute more fresh produce to agencies in Monroe County. “Growver” joined the HHFB fleet Monday after delivery last week by Curry Auto Center to Signs Now for graphics installation. GROW .. read more
Community Foundation Announces Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipients
Two graduating high school seniors –- both from Bloomington High School North — will each receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to an Indiana public or private college of their choosing. Ms. Emma St. John and Mr. Winston Winkler were chosen as the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County’s 2014 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars from .. read more
Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications for the 2014 Precision Health Network Funding Initiative
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, Inc. is accepting applications for the 2014 Precision Health Network Funding Initiative; up to $21,000 is available for granting. The Precision Health Network Fund is designated to assist with the development or enhancement of community health education and health outcomes. Programs selected to receive .. read more
The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County and Smithville Charitable Foundation Announce Recipients of Community Impact Grants
January 20, 2014 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – This week the Community Foundation and the Smithville Charitable Foundation announced the recipients of the 2014 Community Impact Grants. From an original pool of 45 applicants, sixteen organizations received grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 for a total of $406,000 in financial support. While every grant funded has the .. read more
CFBMC Seeks Applicants for Community Impact Grants
August 16, 2013 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County (CFBMC) announced today that grants of $10,000 to $50,000 are available for local nonprofit and tax-exempt agencies through the foundation’s Community Impact Funding Initiative, a joint project with the Smithville Charitable Foundation. The initiative, which aims to strengthen the community by .. read more
Precision Health Network Grants Awarded
Health Grants Awarded H-T Report | Posted: Sunday, July 28, 2013 12:00 am The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County has announced the 2013 awards from the Precision Health Network Fund. Of the 22 organizations from Brown, Daviess, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Morgan, Orange and Owen counties seeking support for projects, six were given .. read more