Roger and Barbara Ward Education Award Grant

Roger and Barbara Ward Education Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Henry County Community Foundation
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: January 21, 2026

Summary

The Roger and Barbara Ward Education Award, established by the Henry County Community Foundation, offers a $1,000 grant to teachers in the South Henry School Corporation for classroom enrichment. Funds may be used for supplies, technology, or relevant continuing education. This award honors the legacy of Roger and Barbara Ward, both dedicated to education and community service. The initiative aims to enhance educational experiences, ensuring impactful use of resources for the benefit of students.

Overview

About Us Mission Statement The Henry County Community Foundation, Inc. is a public trust which secures funds for sustainable philanthropic purposes. Our mission is to: help where the needs are the greatest, and the benefits to the community and its citizens are most substantial; provide public-spirited donors a vehicle for using their gifts in the best possible way now and in the future as conditions inevitably change; and provide excellent stewardship of those gifts which it receives. About the Foundation Founded in 1985 as a resource and steward in philanthropy, the Foundation manages nearly $62 million in charitable assets and 603 individual funds – each of which supports the unique charitable intent of the donor who established the fund. There is no minimum donation to an established Fund for a cause you care about. To date, the Foundation has awarded over $33 million in grants and scholarships and is a National Standards certified community foundation. The Roger and Barbara Ward Education Award This award was created in memory of Roger and Barbara Ward and is for the teachers within the South Henry School Corporation. Barbara Ward, was an educator within the South Henry School Corporation, and Roger Ward, was a farmer and board member of the South Henry School Corporation. The Roger and Barbara Ward Education Award is a grant for $1,000.00 to be used for classroom enrichment. This can include but not limited to purchasing of supplies and technology, in addition, may be used for continuing education conferences that pertain to the classroom. It is not to be used for sports or extracurricular activities.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.