Community Foundation Receives $750,000 Grant

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Jennings County Community Foundation receives $750,000 from Lilly Endowment.

Fund will be used to build unrestricted community grant endowment fund.

Will also support several community partners, including the Food Security Coalition, the Park Theatre Civic Center, and Leadership Development Programs through the Jennings County Economic Development Commission.

Matching fund grants are one several funding opportunities designed to help community foundations promote long-term viability.

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