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2025 Youth Grant Cycle Funding Announced
Grant cycles for each fiscal year are kicked off with the Youth Grant Cycle, which is open for applications during the month of January...

Branch County Community Foundation
Apr 17


YAC Presents "Introduction to Philanthropy" to Local 6th Grade Students
Youth Advisory Council introduces philanthropy to local 6th grade students.

Branch County Community Foundation
Apr 17


Fostering Hope - Homelessness Assistance
The Branch County Community Foundation plays a pivotal role in enhancing the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness in our...

Branch County Community Foundation
Apr 17


Fostering Knowledge - BDL Library of Things
The Branch District Library has launched a new program, Library of Things, which allows BDL patrons to check out non-literature items.

Branch County Community Foundation
Mar 6


Re-Introducing the Branch County Community Foundation
With the start of the new year, BCCF would like to re-introduce ourselves and the important role we play in creating lasting change.

Branch County Community Foundation
Jan 16


Annual Report Feature: Coldwater Community Center
The Coldwater Community Center, a pivotal new asset for Branch County, recently received critical support from the Community Foundation...

Branch County Community Foundation
Jan 14


Funding Opportunities for 2025
Update on the 2025 funding opportunities starting January 1!

Branch County Community Foundation
Dec 17, 2024


Charitable Children: Inspiring Donor Engagement to Grow Your Endowment
Enhancing donor engagement by creating entry points for their children is a strategy that can deliver a lot of good throughout the year.

Branch County Community Foundation
Dec 13, 2024


Addressing the Top Needs of Youth in Branch County: Insights from the 2024 Youth Needs Assessment
Results from the 2024 Youth Needs Assessment

Branch County Community Foundation
Nov 22, 2024


Youth Advisory Council Now Accepting Responses for Youth Needs Assessment!
Announcing youth needs assessment open until November 15, 2024!

Branch County Community Foundation
Sep 30, 2024


Understanding the Power of Collaboration: Branch County Community Foundation at the September Coffee Hour
Branch County Community Foundation at the September Coffee Hour

Branch County Community Foundation
Sep 11, 2024


Branch County Community Foundation Receives $60,000 Grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation to Address Childcare Access
Boosting childcare access in Branch County- BCCF receives funding from W.K Kellogg Foundation.

Branch County Community Foundation
Jul 24, 2024


Quincy Rotary to Continue Their Legacy With Two New Endowment Funds at the Branch County Community Foundation
The Quincy Rotary, a pillar in service to the Quincy community since 1937, is officially disbanding on June 30, 2024. With their...

Branch County Community Foundation
Jun 27, 2024


Empowering Youth Through Philanthropy: The Impact of Branch County Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Council
From fostering community engagement to supporting local initiatives, YAC has been at the forefront of positive change in the Community.

Branch County Community Foundation
Jun 12, 2024


Meet the 2024 Educational Mini-Grant Recipients: Inspiring Projects and Programs in Education
his year, a total of $12,673.25 was granted from the three educational funds to the 19 different projects and programs.

Branch County Community Foundation
Jun 11, 2024


Giving may be on the upswing
Philanthropy now appears to be on the upswing and is expected to rise by 4.2%.

Branch County Community Foundation
Apr 5, 2024


Back to basics: An endowment refresher course
At your next board meeting, consider reminding your directors about the reasons your donors make gifts to your organization’s endowment fund

Branch County Community Foundation
Jan 12, 2024


YAC Funding Available with new requirements
As part of its commitment to empowering youth, YAC has identified key priorities through its comprehensive needs assessment.

Branch County Community Foundation
Jan 12, 2024


Unlock the Unexpected Power of Regret to Grow Your Charitable Giving
The experienced team at the community foundation can help you avoid charitable giving regrets, especially by making it easy for you to...

Branch County Community Foundation
Jul 16, 2023


Community Good Grant Cycle Opens August 1
Beginning August 1, 2023, we will accept grant applications for projects within the following priority areas...

Branch County Community Foundation
Jun 15, 2023
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