Ripley County Community Foundation Announces Small Grants Recipients for 2025

Grant recipients for the first quarter received up to $1,000 to help with their projects.

(Ripley County, IN -) In the first quarter of 2025, the Ripley County Community Foundation awarded $3,500 dollars in grants to local organizations in the community. These grants support many different organizations and parts of the community. The grants help pay for equipment, supplies, and other items that are important to these organizations. Grant recipients for the first quarter received up to $1,000 to help with their projects.

The recipients are: New Marion Fire Department - To acquire a high-capacity dump tank, significantly expanding on-site water storage for more effective firefighting operations.

Ripley County Tourism Bureau - To host Art in Nature Art Show and Artisan Demonstrations at Versailles State Park.

South Ripley High School - To fund Raider Field Day, a weeklong series of events that engage students in team‐building activities while raising support for Relay for Life.

St. Louis Catholic Church - To subsidize participant expenses for the upcoming Triforce Mission Trip to East Bank, West Virginia.

Town of Osgood - To cover the cost of vital water-tower supplies, guaranteeing residents ongoing access to safe, clean drinking water.

Youth to Yellowstone of Ripley County - To purchase essential gear for 14 students embarking on a transformative trip to Yellowstone National Park.

Visit Grants - Ripley County Community Foundation for more information and applications for upcoming grant opportunities available for nonprofit organizations through the Ripley County Community.