A volunteer helps serve nourishing
meals at the Community Kitchen.
Through the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, caring people like you are making it possible to:
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help disadvantaged people become more self-sufficient,
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support innovative teaching methods and foster creativity,
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make sure the less fortunate are fed, clothed and housed,
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nurture and strengthen families,
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foster the arts and cultural organizations,
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award scholarships to promising students,
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preserve our historic buildings and communities,
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enhance our parks and recreational areas,
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protect the environment,
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and many, many more worthwhile efforts.
The emphases of Foundation support are compassion, enrichment, enhancement, innovation, improvement and creativity to help people achieve their fullest potential.
In partnership with nonprofit organizations throughout Monroe County, and in accordance with the intentions of donors to each endowment fund, we fund community programs and projects in the fields of the arts and cultural activities, social and health concerns, educational activities, beautification projects, and for other community development needs that will benefit the citizens of Bloomington and Monroe County.
You will find information about our grantmaking programs, scholarships, and other resources within this section. If you don’t find the answer you are looking for, please contact us or stop by our office.
The Bloomington Housing Trust Fund supports affordable housing in this area.
For a list of funds awarded through several grant and scholarship programs in fall2007, please click the torch icon below.
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