E-Newsletter - January 2020

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Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Goes to Nicholas Otwinowski

In December, Nicholas Otwinowski was named the 2020 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar for Blackford County. He is the son of Melinda Otwinowski. Nicholas will receive a full-tuition, four-year scholarship to any accredited Indiana college or university and an annual book allowance of $900.

Accepting Grant Applications until February 6

Need help to fund a charitable project in Blackford County? Consider applying for a Foundation grant such as one that funded this afterschool program in Montpelier in 2017. Application and more details

Scholarship Applications due March 12

Be sure to remind the 2020 high school grads in your life to apply for scholarships available through the Foundation. A student will need to submit only one application to be eligible for 70+ scholarships. More . . .

Community Survey Results Will Help Decide on Large Grant Project

In October, 244 local residents shared their community insights through a Blackford County Community Survey. A $100,000 grant request to Lilly Endowment Inc. by the Foundation in March will focus on one of four major community concerns. See more related to the survey here.

Speaking of Yesterday

Read the stories of our long-time Blackford County residents. Copies of the second volume of Speaking of Yesterday are still available for $5.

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Board of Directors Meeting at 5 pm

July 30, 2020

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August 6, 2020

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Blackford County Community Foundation
121 North High Street, Hartford City, IN 47348
Phone 765.348.3411 Fax 765.348.4945
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