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Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary
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The year 2022 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Ripley County Community Foundation. For over two decades the Ripley County Community Foundation has worked with local governments, citizens, and organizations to identify opportunities, develop action plans, and leverage resources needed to achieve the dreams for a better Ripley County. This collaborative spirit has allowed the Ripley County Community Foundation to grow from $19,000 to $17 million in charitable assets while simultaneously granting over $16 million back into Ripley County.
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A new logo will launch the Community Foundation into its next phase of stewardship.
The colors of our new logo represent our mission's four areas of service. Arts & Culture is represented by the color purple which stands for inspiration, wisdom, and innovation. Business & Entrepreneurship is represented by the color blue to spotlight loyalty and stability. Education, Health, & Well-Being is represented by the color orange, which promotes generosity and optimism. Environment & Natural Resources is represented by the color green to signify growth and renewal. The heart represents the Community Foundation’s love for Ripley County.
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25th Anniversary Impact Grants
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To celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2022, we are granting out a total of $100,000 to nonprofit organizations that serve the people and places of Ripley County. Of the total funding available, $25,000 will be made available in each of the Community Foundation's 4 service areas: 1) Arts & Culture, 2) Business & Entrepreneurship, 3) Education, Health, & Well-Being, and 4) Environment & Natural Resources. Organizations can request between $1,000 and $25,000 per service area.
As a result of offering the 25th Anniversary Grants, the Ripley County Community Foundation hopes to assist organizations in implementing a project or program that will: 1) create a sustainable impact amongst one or more communities, 2) establish cross-community or cross-county partnerships, and 3) closely align with at least one the four service areas. Thus, the key to the 25th Anniversary Impact Grant Application is COLLABORATION. Organizations that establish essential partnerships where both parties play an imperative role within the project or program will score higher on the Grant Scorecard compared to organizations that do not include partnerships or with partners that play a minute role in the project or program.
The 25th Anniversary Grant Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and will be reviewed each month beginning in April, 2022, or until available funding is expended. The first round of grant recipients will be announced on June 21st during the Ripley County Community Foundation’s Annual Dinner, and the second round of grant recipients will be announced on November 4th during the Ripley County Community Foundation’s Annual Day of Giving. Applications will be accepted until Friday, September 9, 2022 @ 11:59P.M.
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Thank you to our Diamond Partner!
Great Plains Communications
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