Community grants are funded through annual fundraisers recommended by the Fundraising Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. After fundraising, additional funds for community grants can be earmarked from other sources by a vote of the Board of Directors.
Established in 1998, the Special Projects Fund (renamed Community Grants) is intended to provide financial support to other local organizations such as schools, community gardens, and environmental groups whose goals and mission are similar to our own. Grant applications are accepted throughout the year and are subject to review by the Community Grants Committee and approval of the Board of Directors.
Grant applicants can access the grant application/requirements from the link above.
In 2025, SCGC awarded grants totaling $10, 270.39 to the following:
Emerald Gardens
Kidzeum
Lincoln Presidential Foundation (Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Matheny Withrow Elementary School
Motherland Gardens Community Project
Peace Lutheran Church
Vinegar Hill Neighborhood Association
Congratulations to our 2025 SCGC Grant Recipients!