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foundation

Overview

Community Grants

Geographic Scope: Rush County, Indiana

Focus Areas: Support for nonprofit organizations serving Rush County communities, including:

  • Public safety (police, fire departments, emergency services)

  • Parks and recreation

  • Public libraries

  • Community infrastructure and beautification

  • Equipment and supplies for organizations

  • Building repairs and improvements

  • Technology and computers
  • Background: The Rush County Community Foundation has awarded over $900,000 in community grants throughout Rush County since 1996. Specific community grant allocations include:

  • City of Rushville: $136,000

  • Milroy area: Various amounts for streetlights, fire department equipment

  • Carthage: $41,500

  • Glenwood: Nearly $35,000

  • Arlington/Posey Township: $28,000

  • Mays and Raleigh: $23,000
  • Eligible Applicants: All nonprofit organizations serving Rush County

    Matching Funds: Donations to community grant funds are matched $1 for $1 (subject to periodic matching campaigns)

    Contact Information:

  • Address: 117 N. Main St., Rushville, IN 46173

  • Phone: (765) 938-1177

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Website: rushcountyfoundation.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission: Apply to Rush County Community Foundation office

    Required Information: Demonstrate how grant funds will:

  • Enhance quality of life in Rush County

  • Support public safety or economic development

  • Benefit nonprofit organizations or community projects
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscommunity-developmentfire-departmentscommunity-centerstechnology

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