State Budget Proposal Drops Imagination Library Funding
Indiana’s previous budget allocated $1.6 million for 2023-2024 and $2.5 million for 2024-2025 to help expand Dolly Parton's Imagination Library statewide. Under a new proposal, all state funding would be cut, placing the burden solely on local communities to sustain the program.
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Community Foundation Hosts Spring Success Fest
During the Spring 2025 Success Fest, 63 students completed 144 scholar steps, bringing them that much closer to attaining a college scholarship! Read More
Youth Service Bureau Opens New Success Center
Funded in part by a $250,000 grant from the Community Foundation, the new center consolidates YSB’s services into one comprehensive hub, making the organization better equipped than ever to provide life-changing resources and support to our county’s most vulnerable youth. Read More
Foundation Announces 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipients
The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County has announced Matthew Deahl, Areej Arif, Abena Antwi, and Serena Miller as scholarship recipients. Read More
Indiana Arts Commission Accepting Applications for Two Grant Programs
The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) and its Regional Arts Partners announced today the opening of applications for two grant programs: Fiscal Year 2026 Arts Project Support and Fiscal Years 2026-2027 Arts Organization Support. Read More