RCCF’s CIRCLe Fund (Chicks Impacting Rush County Life) was founded when six friends with a passion for their community put their heads, hearts and wallets together to create a meaningful impact.

Since 2013, nearly 80 Chicks have awarded more than $88,000 to grantees including: M.o.R.E. for Kids, Rush AIC Recovery Housing, Inc. and the Rush County Historical Society, among others. Each grant is dear to the members’ hearts, but Cindy Taff, one of the fund’s founders, admitted, “Probably my favorite grant so far is for the Futsal court because it allowed the Parks Department to offer something brand new to the community.”

Last year’s recipient, the Boys & Girls Club of Rush County, added a technology center and coding class to spark interest in science technology engineering and math (STEM) subjects, placing an emphasis on attracting more girls to the field.

This year the members are eager to award a $10,500 grant to a nonprofit serving Rush County residents. Funding priorities are given to innovative programs or projects that are responsive to community needs and that value partnerships and collaborative efforts. Download the application here. The deadline is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Completed applications can be emailed to info@rushcountyfoundation.org or mailed/dropped off at the RCCF office at 117 N. Main Street in Rushville. Questions concerning the grant application should be directed to Cindy Taff (765) 932-2872.