RCCF Grants $5,000 to Support Cross Plains

Six grants were awarded.

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(Holton, Ind.) - The Ripley County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded $5,000 in grants to support community initiatives in the unincorporated town of Cross Plains.

Established in 2005 by the State of Indiana, the Cross Plains Endowment Fund was created to promote economic development and improve the quality of life for Cross Plains residents. Its core purpose 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.”

The 2025 Cross Plains Fund grant recipients are:

• Brown Township Trustee: Awarded $1,480 which shall ease the tax burden as follows:

o $720 to pay REMC for the electric to power streetlights

o $700 for landscaping services around the welcome signs and the flagpole

o $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 success of the Cross Plains Endowment Fund is a testament to the power of community-led philanthropy. If you are inspired by this effort, you can support the future of Cross Plains by donating to the fund. Or, if you want to create a lasting impact in your own community, we encourage you to contact the Ripley County Community Foundation to learn more about how you can establish a fund. To learn more please visit https://rccfonline.org/ or call us at 812-933-1098.