RCCF awards grants to organizations that serve Cross Plains

Steven Harmeyer
Sep 29
2 min read

(CROSS PLAINS, Ind.) – The Ripley County Community Foundation is awarding $5,000 in grants that support initiatives in the Cross Plains area.

The Cross Plains Endowment Fund was created in 2005 to promote economic development and improve the quality of life for Cross Plains residents.

The 2025 Cross Plains Fund grant recipients are:

Brown Township Trustee: Awarded $1,480 which shall ease the tax burden as follows:
- $720 to pay REMC for the electric to power streetlights
- $700 for landscaping services around the welcome signs and the flagpole
- $60 to purchase new flags.
Friendship Volunteer Fire Department: Awarded $1,000 to purchase a thermal imaging camera.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church cemetery- Dewberry: Awarded $750 to purchase gravel and support driveway maintenance.
Ripley County Historical Society: Awarded $670 to support the Wreaths Across Ripley County program ensuring that the veterans of Cross Plains are remembered and honored this holiday season.
Salem Cemetery: Awarded $600 to purchase gravel and support driveway maintenance.
Cross Plains Methodist Church: Awarded $500 to purchase gravel and support driveway maintenance.

The purpose of the program is to create a long-term sustainable source of funding for this unincorporated area, which in turn eases the tax burden for Ripley County residents while continuing to enrich the quality of life for the community.

Each year, a committee of Cross Plains residents review grant applications and selects projects that demonstrate a clear need and will have a significant impact on the community.

“This grant opportunity highlights the crucial role that unincorporated communities like Cross Plains play in our county,” said Amy Streator, Executive Director, Ripley County Community Foundation. “Supporting these areas is essential for maintaining our unique rural heritage and ensuring that all residents, no matter where they live, have access to resources that improve their quality of life. We are proud to invest in the future of Cross Plains.”

You can learn more about the fund by clicking here.