RCCF Accepting Applications for Hillenbrand Partnership with Possibility Grants

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:36 PM

By Ripley County Community Foundation, news release

This grant opportunity empowers essential organizations to further their missions and improve the lives of area residents.

(Ripley County, Ind.) - The Ripley County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the second round of Hillenbrand Partnership with Possibility Grant applications are now being accepted. These grants are funded by Hillenbrand, a global leader in engineered industrial solutions, as part of their commitment to corporate and social responsibility.  

Hillenbrand recognizes the importance of investing in the communities where their employees live and work. By partnering with the Ripley County Community Foundation, they are helping to strengthen Batesville and Ripley County by supporting local organizations making a positive difference.  

“This grant opportunity empowers essential organizations to further their missions and improve the lives of our residents,” said Amy Streator, Executive Director of the Ripley County Community Foundation. “We are incredibly grateful for Hillenbrand’s continued partnership.” “Hillenbrand strategically selects partners that align with its Purpose and Core Values, focusing on four key areas of impact: Health and Safety, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Education and Trade Skills, and Environment. This aligns perfectly with the Ripley County Community Foundation’s mission of connecting people who care with causes that matter in Ripley County. The Ripley County Community Foundation is proud to partner with Hillenbrand to support deserving organizations and contribute to a brighter future for Batesville and Ripley County. 

Calling All Ripley County Changemakers! 

The Ripley County Community Foundation encourages organizations with missions aligned with Hillenbrand’s focus areas of Health & Safety, Education & Workforce Development, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility to apply. Applications for the second cycle are due October 4 and are available at the Ripley County Community Foundation’s website https://rccfonline.org/grants/.  

The Ripley County Community Foundation is committed to supporting the communities in Ripley County. For more information about the Ripley County Community Foundation and the Hillenbrand Partnership with Possibility Grants, please visit our website at https://rccfonline.org/ or contact us at 13 E. George Street, Suite B, Batesville, IN 47006 or via phone at (812) 933-1098 or email at office@rccfonline.org. This is one way that we are Connecting People Who Care with Causes that Matter. 

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