Fayette Community Foundation - Connersville

06/05/2026

✨ Scholar Spotlight ✨
Join us in congratulating Aidan Helms, recipient of the Rogers Family Scholarship! 🎉
Aidan will be attending Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology this fall to study Biomedical Engineering, and we’re so excited to see where his journey takes him.
Best of luck, Aidan —you’ve got a bright future ahead!

06/04/2026

✨Scholar Spotlight✨
Join us in congratulating Hayden Steele, recipient of the Meeks Scholarship! 🎉
Hayden will be attending Purdue University this fall to study Agribusiness Management, and we’re so excited to see where her journey takes her.
Best of luck, Hayden —you’ve got a bright future ahead!

06/02/2026

🎉Congratulations to all 37 of our 2026 scholarship recipients🎉

This year, thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, we awarded over $119,000 in 49 scholarships to support local students as they pursue their dreams.

In a few days, we’ll be highlighting each recipient—be sure to follow along and help us celebrate these amazing grads and cheer them on as they take their next steps!🎓

06/02/2026

🔷 Join us for our June Nonprofit Meetup! 🔷

We’re excited to welcome Alisa Winters, Vice President of GIFT Technical Assistance, who will be leading a “Back to the Basics” nonprofit training session. This presentation will focus on the foundational elements every nonprofit needs for success—from structure and governance to everyday best practices that strengthen organizations at every stage.

🔷 Whether you’re just getting started or looking to reinforce your organization’s core operations, you’ll walk away with valuable insights and practical tools to support your mission.

📅 June 9, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM
The Foundation will be providing a light lunch. If you would like further information or need any accommodations, please contact us at [email protected] or (765) 827-9966.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../june-2026-nonprofit-meetup...

06/02/2026

05/31/2026

Attention Grant-Seekers: LOIs are due TOMORROW

This is your last chance to submit a Letter of Intent for our 2026 Competitive Grant Cycle! Applications are due at 11:59 a.m., so contact our office early in the morning if you have any questions or concerns. You can fill out your LOI by visiting https://givetofcf.com/grants/get-a-grant/.

05/27/2026

⛳ We’re officially just TWO AND A HALF WEEKS away from our second annual Swing for Impact Golf Scramble! The deadline to sign up is coming up FAST — all registrations and sponsorships are due THIS SATURDAY, May 30th! Don’t wait to reserve your spot on the course.

Key details:
📅 June 13, 2026
📍 Arbor Crossing Golf Club
⏰ Registration @ 8 AM | Shotgun Start @ 9 AM

Your team registration includes:
🏌️ A 4-person scramble
🍔 Free lunch
🎟 Raffles (including our Bourbon Raffle!)
🏆 Games, prizes, and on-course challenges
🤝 A fun day supporting Fayette County

Every swing helps support local nonprofits, schools, and community initiatives through the Fayette Community Foundation’s unrestricted grantmaking fund. Sign up now to make an impact in Fayette County: https://givetofcf.com/make-a-difference-swing-for-impact/

05/26/2026

Attention Grant-Seekers: LOIs are due next week

Submit a Letter of Intent for our 2026 Competitive Grant Cycle! You can fill out your LOI by visiting https://givetofcf.com/grants/get-a-grant/.

05/25/2026

♦️In honor of Memorial Day, our office will be closed today, May 25th.

05/20/2026