Ohio Co. Community Foundation awards $31K to 10 nonprofits

(RISING SUN, Ind.) – The Ohio County Community Foundation (OCCF) has awarded more than $31,000 to 10 local nonprofits. 

Each organization could request up to $5,000 as part of the OCCF’s first grant cycle of the year. 

The funds are given out through the Ohio County Today & Tomorrow Endowment Fund as well as one from the Todd Burgess Memorial  Endowment Fund.  

• City of Rising Sun has been awarded $5,000 to help with funding for the 2026 Navy Bean Festival which will be  held September 18-19. 

  
  

• Ohio County Tourism has been awarded $5,000 to help provide entertainment for the 2026 Stars & Stripes  Celebration which will be held July 4th. 

  
  

• Rising Sun SAY Soccer has been awarded $3,000 to purchase equipment for the youth program. • Southeastern Indiana Independent Living Center has been awarded $2,300 to purchase community marketing  outreach supplies. 

• Voices of Indiana has been awarded $1,250 to provide scholarships for Ohio County students to participate in  the Young Voices program. 

  
  

• Ohio County Rescue has been awarded $3,600 to help fund the Cradlepoint System upgrade.

  
  

• Bear Branch VFD has been awarded $4,994.13 for the purchase of needed equipment. 

• Pet Friendly Services of Indiana has been awarded $2,000 to help provide for the Low Cost Spay/Neuter Days at the Rising Sun Veterinary Clinic which will be held in May and September. 

  
  

• American Legion Auxiliary (American Legion Post #59) has been awarded $2,500 towards the purchase of  Riverfront 250^th America Tribute signage. 

• River Valley Resources has been awarded $2,160 to help cover HSE (High School Equivalency) testing fees for  Ohio County residents.  

Donations to help grow an endowment fund established within the Ohio County Community Foundation can be made in  memory or honor of a loved one and are tax-deductible in most cases. 

The Ohio County Community Foundation is located at 330 Industrial Access Drive in Rising Sun. 

You can get more information by clicking here or calling (812) 438-9401.