Clinton County Community Foundation Makes a Difference in Local Community With Over $205,000 in Grants to Nonprofits

In the face of increased uncertainty and difficulty in attaining funding, the Clinton County Community Foundation is committed to providing continuing support to local nonprofits. The Foundation proudly stands in partnership with these organizations whose services keep the community strong.

During the Foundation’s two competitive grant cycles each year, nonprofits can apply for funding to support their specific programs that serve the Clinton County Community. The Foundation’s Grantmaking Committee then carefully evaluates each application and makes funding decisions, ensuring that funds are allocated in alignment with community needs identified in the Foundation’s “Community Conversations” reports available to the public at cfclinton.org.

“We are proud to partner with a wide variety of nonprofit organizations in their dedication to strengthening the community,” said Todd Moser, President of the Community Foundation. “Because of the generosity of current and past donors, we are able to continually support initiatives that create meaningful change.”

From January to June 2025, the Foundation awarded over $205,000 in grants, primarily from its Unrestricted Community Endowment Funds. Some grants were also supported by other fund types, such as Field of Interest Funds. Through these combined resources, local nonprofits can continue to enrich their community through their unique programs and services.

The Committee awarded the following grants:

$20,000 to Rossville Baseball and Softball Summer Recreational League to build a concession stand and associated facilities

$80,552 to The Humane Society of Clinton County, Inc. for new adoptable dog room kennels

$10,000 to Healthy Communities of Clinton County for health insurance navigation services and mental health awareness initiatives

$75,000 to United Way For Clinton Co., Inc. for classroom furnishings and supplies for St. Matthew’s Preschool West Campus

$3,000 to Food Finders Food Bank for a mobile pantry in Clinton County

$4,250 to Learning Network of Clinton County for Bridging the Gap (BTG) Medical Interpreter Training

$5,000 to On-Stage Foundation Red Barn Theatre for a utility vehicle for volunteers

$5,000 to United Way for Clinton Co., Inc. for CORE Early Learning Preschool and Childcare

$2,000 to Learning Network of Clinton County for Beginners Guide to Grant Writing Workship

$2,400 to Frankfort Police Department for Responding to Persons in Crisis training

All the grants listed come from Unrestricted Community Endowment Funds (To view each unrestricted fund, visit their funds page at cfclinton.org/funds) and Field of Interest Funds. Thanks to Lilly Endowment Inc., the Clinton County Community Foundation has an opportunity to receive a gift match of $2 for every $1 donated to Unrestricted Community Endowment Funds. This match runs until December 31, 2025, or until the match qualification of $375,000 in donations to Unrestricted Funds is met. Completing the match qualification will unlock approximately $1.125 million of available grant dollars to support local nonprofits and community needs. To give to an Unrestricted Community Endowment Fund at the Foundation visit cfclinton.org/give-now. If you’re interested in establishing a named Unrestricted Community Endowment Fund contact Senior Vice President, Emerald Blankenship, at emerald@cfclinton.org or (765) 454-7298.