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
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
