This year, twelve organizations located throughout Ripley County were awarded a Large Grant. The purpose of a large grant is to assist an organization with a sizable project needed to support and/or enhance its charitable reach. Congratulations to the following organizations:
- Batesville Main Street ($2,500) – to support the Women’s Legacy Gathering Space by transforming the Bike Park in downtown Batesville
- Batesville Police Department ($4,200) – to purchase a portable 800 MHZ radio unit
- Food and Growers Association ($5,000) – to build a Community Garden in Batesville
- Kids Discovery Factory ($4,000) – to assist with operating expenses
- Kiwanis Student Leadership Academy ($2,550) – to help students attend the Bradford Woods Leadership Training
- Main Street Versailles ($1,550) – to support beautification efforts of Traffic Signal Box Artistic Wraps
- Margaret Mary Health ($3,500) – to provide schools with Personal Protective Equipment
- Milan ’54 Historical Museum ($1,300) – to purchase a NAV Security Camera Recorder
- Oldenburg Academy ($4,500) – to support Capstone Projects (College & Career Readiness)
- Southeastern Indiana YMCA ($2,500) – to install an outdoor gaga pit
- Tyson Activity Center ($3,400) – to purchase volleyball equipment
- Veterans of Foreign War ($5,000) – to help with general maintenance and operating expenses
