The CIRCLe Fund (Chicks Impacting Rush County Life), a women’s giving group, is eager to award a grant of $13,000 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. Preference may be given to projects serving women and/or children.

Applications will be submitted online through the RCCF grant portal. The deadline is Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. Questions concerning the grant should be directed to Cindy Taff at (765) 932-2872. Technical assistance is available by reaching out to the Foundation at info@rushcountyfoundation.org, or (765) 938-1177, ext. 3.

Since 2013, more than 80 chicks have awarded $141,000 to grantees including: M.o.R.E. for Kids, Rush County Victims Assistance, Rush County Historical Society, City of Rushville Parks Department, and Rushville Public Library, among others.

Last year’s recipient, Rush County Senior Center, purchased a new wheelchair lift for one of their Ride Rush public transport vehicles and expanded programming.

The CIRCLe was founded when six friends with a passion for their community put their heads, hearts, and wallets together to create a meaningful impact through a giving circle.