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The way in which a community chooses to handle the need for change directs its ability to remain relevant and ultimately thrive. According to Ball State University’s Indiana Communities Institute (ICI) the single most important element in strengthening local economies is attracting and/or retaining talented individuals. Population decline is a serious challenge for Rush County,  … Read more

Any successful financial advisor or farmer will tell you not to put all of your eggs in one basket. Diversify your investments and your crops to minimize risk and maximize return. Savvy nonprofits with an eye on the future realize this as well.   RCCF is equipped to help nonprofits prepare for financial sustainability with  … Read more

RCCF’s CIRCLe Fund (Chicks Impacting Rush County Life) offers women the chance to combine their resources and make a large grant each year to a transformative project. The competitive awards enable nonprofits to provide innovativeprograms that respond to the needs of the people of Rush County. Past grantees include: The Rushville Parks Department’s futsal court, Rush  … Read more

It’s that time of year – the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS) application is now open! This award is an amazing opportunity for a Rush County student, providing full tuition for four years of undergraduate study to any public or private Indiana college or university and $900 per year for books. Read more about the  … Read more

The Fall Grant deadline is September 1st for the Community Grant program and for the following field-of-interest grants. Find applications and eligibility requirements.  If you are unable to download an application, please contact us at (765)938-1177 or info@rushcountyfoundation.org. Community Grant Program (application)– The Fall Cycle 2 of the RCCF Community Grant Program is open and  … Read more

Two RCCF education funds are open for applications. The deadline to apply is 9/1/2020. The Kenneth and Charlotte Brashaber Teacher Enhancement Award: $2200 available for an RCHS teacher to develope innovative curriculum inside or outside the classroom OR further their own education. RCCF Education Fund: $3890 available to teachers, students, adminstrator, and volunteer parents for  … Read more

In the fall of 2018, Lilly Endowment Inc. announced the latest installment of their “Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow” initiative, GIFT VII. As you know, it included receiving a matching grant of $500,000, which you made possible by donating $250,000 toward our Community Grants funds. Read all about GIFT VII.   What you may not  … Read more

In the best interest of our donors, volunteers, visitors and staff, our office will remain closed. This has been a really hard decision; we miss you! But we feel it’s the most responsible one we can make to do our part to keep our community safe and well.   We’re always just a phone call  … Read more

Your gifts to the Rush to Help: COVID-19 Rapid Relief fund have supported the varied needs of our community – thank you! Read full stories about each grant.