Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) representatives recently distributed more than $166,000 in grants to support local nonprofits and community projects to strengthen Johnson County. The organization's staff indicates these grants reflect JCCF’s ongoing commitment to address community needs, foster innovation and improve the quality of life for all residents.
“Every grant awarded represents the generosity of our donors and their belief in the power of
community,” says Kim Kasting, president and CEO of JCCF. “We're honored to support organizations whose programs bring meaningful change and opportunity to Johnson County.”
2025 Unrestricted Community Needs Grant recipients include:
- Allies Inc.: Allies Mentorship Program ($7,500).
- ASSIST Indiana: Merging Missions: Expanding Specialized Services and Survivor Advocacy ($10,000).
- Bluff Creek Christian Church: Shoes for Souls ($5,000).
- Central Nine Career Center Adult Education: Funding HiSET Testing for Johnson County Residents ($7,200).
- Emmalyn's Way: Emmalyn's Way Play Garden ($20,000).
- Friends of the Greenwood Public Library: Bringing Creative Ideas to Life; The GPL Studio ($9,000).
- Gateway Services, Inc./Access Johnson County: Access Johnson County Public Transit ($10,000).
- Girls Inc. of Johnson County: Project Accelerate ($10,000).
- Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County: Address Food Insecurity ($7,500).
- Johnson County Learning Center: Early Childhood Family Resource Hub ($10,000).
- Joshua Center, Inc.: Grief-Smart Schools Pilot Program ($10,000).
- Tara Treatment Center, Inc.: Women’s Recovery Transportation Project ($10,000).
- Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide: Creating Circles of Safety; Prevention Education for K-12 Students and Adults ($5,000).
- The Refuge: Technology and Pantry Needs ($10,000).
- Town of Edinburgh: Downtown Plaza Project ($35,000).
The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF), founded in 1991, is a tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people in Johnson County, Indiana. JCCF’s mission is to build a community endowment, address needs through grantmaking, including scholarships, and to provide leadership on key community issues. Learn more at JCCF.org.