At the Henry County Community Foundation, we are committed to supporting our community by awarding grants to organizations that share our mission of making a positive impact. We believe that strong nonprofits are essential to a thriving community, and we are proud to partner with them to fund programs and initiatives that meet the needs of our residents
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Community Grants
Competitive grants are made from the Choose Henry Flex Fund for charitable organizations serving Henry County.
Timeline: Spring and Fall cycles
TASC (Teens About Serving the County) Youth Grants
The TASC Committee evaluates grant submissions relating to youth and educational programs.
Timeline: October-May
WOMEN’S CIRCLE OF FRIENDS GRANTS
Combined donations from women provide impactful grants to Henry County 501(c)3 organizations.
Timeline: Summer
Harold E. and Imogene L. Caine Memorial Fund Grants
Grant funds benefit children 5 years old and under during the holidays.
Timeline: October
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.
Timeline: May
Teacher Excellence Award
Nominations from parents, co-workers, and administration are reviewed and one teacher is recognized as a teacher of excellence.
Timeline: April
Jean Bond Hough Foreign Exchange Student Endowment Fund
The Jean Bond Hough Foreign Exchange Student Endowment was established from money willed by Jean Bond Hough for the purpose of supporting foreign exchange programs (incoming and outgoing) at New Castle High School, New Castle, Indiana.
INTERNSHIP GRANT PROGRAM
Competitive grant funding for selected local nonprofits to support an intern(s).