Each year, the Ripley County Community Foundation distributes four cycles of small grants. The purpose of a small grant is to assist an organization’s needs that arise during the calendar year. Congratulations to the following 1st cycle recipients:
- Batesville Middle School ($250) – to support the performing arts
- Batesville Youth Football ($500) – the buy new helmets for the team
- Big Oaks Conservancy ($500) – to aid in the purchase of folding chairs
- First Steps Southeast ($250) – to buy children’s books
- So Loved Closet ($500) – to support the program Back to School Bash
- Summer Food For Kids ($500) – to support the program Summer Food For Kids
- Youth to Yellowstone ($500) – to purchase safety radios and communication equipment