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That’s a Wrap for CBAP Grants
[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”2516″ gal_title=”CBAP Wrap”] CBAP (Community Based Action Planning) is different than most volunteer efforts. It takes a people-focused, placed-based approach to creating positive change. No one person or organization leads the way. Everyone has a say. Rush County efforts began in the summer of 2021.
2024 Field of Interest and Education Funds Applications Due 9/1
When donors create a fund to support a specific cause, it is referred to as a field of interest fund. RCCF’s field of interest grants are awarded each fall to nonprofits and teachers for projects with a focus on several areas including: autism, education, agriculture, music, and sports.
2020 LECS Recipient: Ethan Chastain
It’s an RCCF tradition to hear from the graduating Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. 2020 recipient and recent Rose-Hulman grad, Ethan Chastain, shares how this opportunity changed his life and advice he has for those about to begin their college experience. Congratulations and well done, Ethan!
Your 2023 Annual Impact Report is Out!
Your generosity is laying the foundation for a thriving Rush County. Want to see how? Your 2023 RCCF Impact Report Click the play button or visit this link. Download a pdf version.
CBAP Grantee: East Hill Cemetery
Most Rush Countians know that U.S. Presidential candidate Wendell Willkie is buried at East Hill Cemetery. But did you know that the composer of the popular gospel song, “Bringing in the Sheaves” is also? Fascinating historical anecdotes like this can be learned from new signs at the
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the 2024 RCCF scholarship recipients! 115 awards from 73 funds totaling $266,535 were presented to 63 local students. Thank you to all our fund founders and donors for making this support possible! “As always, the accomplishments and qualifications of our applicants are amazing. It’s great
