The Adams County Community Foundation has announced $100,000 in grants to bolster local nonprofit organizations, building on the $120,000 awarded earlier this year. The grants aim to help nonprofits become more effective and expand their reach.
The Community Foundation Strengthens Local Nonprofits with $100,000 in New Grants program offers funding to organizations that help the community meet critical needs and provide services to those in need. The program is supported by donors who contribute to The Fund for Adams County, a permanent endowment dedicated to addressing critical needs and preparing for future needs.
This year’s grants will support projects that include the expansion of the Adams Rescue Mission to purchase an apartment building to alleviate the current apartment shortage and increase outreach to students to raise awareness about child abuse.
Shining Stars, a nonprofit that offers therapeutic riding for those with disabilities, has purchased a farm that will allow them to offer twice as many riders opportunities for therapeutic riding.
The Endowment Prize Pool will reward nonprofits that demonstrate the greatest percentage increase in their endowments as part of this year’s Giving Spree. This prize aims to encourage nonprofits to raise their endowments and increase their impact on the community.
The Adams County Grants program makes it possible for donors to support organizations that make a difference in the community. The grants are administered by the Community Foundation to ensure that funds are distributed fairly and reach those in need.