FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) recently awarded a total of $213,500 to support local organizations. In the first half of 2023, JCCF entertained applications for community-minded, collaborative programming. Grants include funding for arts/culture, community/economic development, education, seniors, and health/human services programs.
The Foundation grants committee selected eight organizations to receive a grant during the 2023 Bigs Unrestricted Granting cycle. The Bigs cycle required that requests be no less than $20,000 and no more than $30,000 for anyone proposed program.
JCCF manages an extensive Grants Program. The annual program offers grants to nonprofit organizations for charitable programs and projects in Johnson County, or serving Johnson County residents. The 2023 Bigs grant awards reflect the Foundation’s mission to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Johnson County.
A complete list of grant recipients can be found below and at www.jccf.org/grants.
Those receiving grants include:
- Aeronautical Center of Technology – Flight Simulator Program, $20,000
- Amity Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Saving Lives in Johnson County with the Jaws of Life, $30,000
- Franklin Community High School FFA Alumni and Supporters – Franklin FFA – ACE Building Fund, $23,500
- Friends of the Greenwood Public Library – Early Literacy with Fable the Fox, $20,000
- Gateway Services, Inc. – Access Johnson County Public Transit, $25,000
- Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County – Permanent Drive-Thru Distribution, $20,000
- Johnson County Senior Services – Going the Extra Smile, $25,000
- Reach For Youth, Inc. – Mental Health and Positive Youth Development Services at Clark Pleasant Schools, $30,000
- Boys & Girls Club of Johnson County – After-School Expansion Program, $20,000
