LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., November 12, 2026 – The Dearborn Community Foundation Inc. recently awarded a $1,000 proactive grant to the Southeast Indiana Chamber Foundation to help ignite ingenuity, creativity and entrepreneurial prowess among high school students. Through what is called the DICE Challenge, students learn from local entrepreneurs how to sell their ideas to investors, said Board member Andy Schoeff, who recommended … Read More
DCF $1,000 PROACTIVE GRANT SUPPORTS ACTIVE AURORA LIONS CLUB
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., November 10, 2026 – You might know the Aurora Lions Club is the engine that drives the town’s annual four-day Farmers Fair, but the Lions roar throughout the year, putting energy, money, and genuine hometown spirit into a bevy of services and projects that improve the quality of life for many Aurora residents. Dearborn Community Foundation Board member … Read More
YES HOME SCORES $1,000 GRANT FROM DCF
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., Monday, November 2, 2026 – Seeing the difference first-hand that the James B. Wismann YES Home makes in the lives of youth who have experienced trauma inspired Dearborn Community Foundation Board Member Lisa Moorhead to recommend the organization receive a $1,000 DCF Proactive Grant. In the Foundation’s 28th year of helping donors make a difference, each of its 15 … Read More
DEARBORN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HELPED BRIGHT ‘ROCK THE BLOCK’ WITH $1,000 GRANT
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., October 27, 2026 – Rock the Block is a big deal in Bright, and that’s why Dearborn Community Foundation Board member Luree Ketcham selected it for a $1,000 Proactive Grant. In its 28th year of helping donors make a difference, each DCF Board member is recommending a proactive grant of $1,000 throughout 2026 to charitable organizations that serve … Read More
NURSING, IVY TECH LEHNER WEW SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., AUGUST 8, 2026 – Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) is accepting applications for three scholarships: Ivy Tech Community College Scholarship; Clifford & Gladys Ellerbrook Ender Nursing Scholarship; and the Lehner Women Empowering Women Scholarship. Students can apply for the scholarships online at the DCF website: dearborncf.org. The application deadline for all three scholarships is 11:59 p.m. Thursday, October … Read More
DCF’s 25TH ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE FUNDRAISER SET FOR AUGUST 3
LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA, July 8, 2026 – Dearborn Community Foundation’s 25th Annual Golf Scramble fundraiser is slated for Monday, August 3, at Hidden Valley Golf Club. CIVISTA Charitable Foundation is the “Presenting Sponsor” for the event. Hidden Valley Lake POA/Hidden Valley Golf Club is donating the use of the golf course to the Foundation for the 25th straight year. Net proceeds … Read More
2027 LILLY ENDOWMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., JULY 6, 2026 – High school seniors can now apply for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECSP) by going to the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) website: dearborncf.org. There are two scholarships available for 2027! DCF administers the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECSP) Program in Dearborn County for Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. The two recipients of the … Read More
DEARBORN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IN TOP PHILANTHROPIC TIER NATIONALLY
Receives National Reaccreditation for Rigorous Standards Lawrenceburg, Ind., June 30, 2026 – The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc., (DCF) recently was reaccredited with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. Community Foundations National Standards® establish legal, ethical, and effective practices for community foundations everywhere. “Meeting the National Standards benchmarks is a rigorous, comprehensive process,” said Susie Nelson, board chair of National … Read More
DR. LESLIE M. BAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE TO MEDICAL STUDENTS
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., JUNE 10, 2026 – College students pursuing a doctorate in medicine can now apply online for the 2026 Dr. Leslie M. Baker Memorial Scholarship at the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) website: dearborncf.org. The Dr. Leslie M. Baker Memorial Scholarship is open to residents of Dearborn, Ohio and Switzerland counties who are currently pursuing a doctorate in medicine. … Read More
DCF AWARDS $125,000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANT TO BRIGHT MEADOWS PARK PROJECT
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., APRIL 17, 2026 – The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) recently awarded a $125,000 Community Support Grant to Dearborn County Parks & Recreation to help with improvements to the county-owned Bright Meadows Community Park. The Community Support Grant is made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc.’s GIFT IX initiative. Lilly Endowment awarded DCF $1.275 million in GIFT IX Community … Read More