The Outlet Youth Center Upgrades Equipment to Keep Fun Alive for Local Kids
The Fulton County Community Foundation has awarded a $1,000 grant to The Outlet Youth Center in support of the Youth Center’s after-school program. Since opening in 2020, The Outlet Youth Center has grown into a safe and welcoming space for local youth. But with constant use, some of the games and equipment have worn out. Thanks to this grant, the Youth Center will be able to replace broken items and stock its snack cabinet for the new school year. “We are so thankful for NICF supporting our mission,”
Foundation Gift Ensures Fulton County Students Access the Children’s Museum for Generations
The Fulton County Community Foundation has awarded a $5,500 grant to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, opening doors to new learning opportunities for local students through the Museum’s newly established Field Trip Fund. Beginning in 2028, the Field Trip Fund will provide unlimited free field trips for all Fulton County schools, in perpetuity, eliminating admission fees that often present barriers for schools and families. The initiative will also provide free classroom resources aligned with Indiana
Community Grant Fuels Growth of Rochester’s 2025 Nickel Plate Festival
The Fulton County Community Foundation, a fund affiliate of the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, has awarded a $7,500 grant to the Rochester Downtown Partnership in support of the 2025 Nickel Plate Art & Music Festival. The annual celebration of local creativity and culture will return to downtown Rochester on Saturday, August 23. Pictured left to right: RDP Board Member Harry Webb, RDP Executive Director Julie Shambarger, and FCCF Director of Development Brian Johnson. The Rochester Downtown
Women’s Giving Circle Now Accepting Grant Applications - Open August 4 - September 8
Women’s Giving Circle Now Accepting Grant ApplicationsApplications Open August 4 – September 8, 2025 The Fulton County Community Foundation is now accepting Women’s Giving Circle video grant applications from charitable organizations serving Fulton County. Applications are due by Monday, September 8, 2025, and can be submitted online at www.nicf.org/fulton-county/womens-giving-circle. Video applications provide organizations with the opportunity to share their story in a personal, creative
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Application Available August 1
The 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application will be available August 1, 2025 through the Fulton County Community Foundation. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) will provide 147 scholarships statewide with one being awarded in Fulton County. LECSP scholarships may be used for otherwise unreimbursed full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year. The special allocation may cover the costs for required books and required equipment for four
Empowering Exploration: Tom Wilson Memorial Fund Sends Manitou Clients to Camp Friedenswald
Rochester, Ind. – The Tom Wilson Memorial Fund, a fund of the Fulton County Community Foundation, recently awarded a $600 grant to the Manitou Training Center to support summer camp opportunities. The Manitou Training Center is a nonprofit organization committed to providing educational services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Fulton County. The center offers a welcoming space where clients can explore their creativity, discover new hobbies, build friendships, volunteer in the community,
Fulton County Community Foundation Supports Akron Las Donas with $1,200 Grant for Live Music Series
Akron, Ind. – The Fulton County Community Foundation has awarded a $1,200 grant to Akron Las Donas to help fund their popular Friday Night Live Music in the Park series. Founded in 1957, the Akron Las Donas Club is a ladies’ civic club dedicated to promoting and supporting the Akron community. The community is invited to enjoy free live music in the downtown Akron community square on July 11, August 8, and September 19, with performances beginning at 6:00 p.m. This grant was made possible in part by the
