Grants fund projects for school, youth and community programs

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community Foundation awarded $54,032.87 in community grants for the first grant cycle of 2013

Grant applications due to foundation by June 1

CROWN POINT | Grant application packets are currently available from the Crown Point Community Foundation Inc. Completed applications are due June 1 for this grant cycle.

Foundation awards grants to advance Hammond student success

HAMMOND | The Hammond Education Foundation recently awarded 13 Acorn Grants valued at $11,667 to School City of Hammond teachers to advance extraordinary learning that helps students succeed.

Valpo seeks funds for another roundabout

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso has received almost $100 million in state and federal grants over the past 10 years, and it is hoping to get another $10 million approved in the next few months.

Michgan City schools receive grant for after school program

MICHIGAN CITY | School officials in Michigan City are ecstatic that a $1.1 million federal grant was approved to continue an after school program serving some 1,000 mostly at-risk students.

Legacy Foundation awards grants to Lake County nonprofits

MERRILLVILLE | Legacy Foundation has awarded grants totaling $370,141.81 to fund Lake County nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for people throughout the region.

Foundation going strong as its starts 22nd year

“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible..”

Education foundation funds school programs

Munster Education Foundation Awards Grants

Duneland Education Foundation awards grants to CHS teachers

CHESTERTON | Two Chesterton High School teachers were awarded grants from the Duneland Education Foundation (DEF). Receiving grants were teachers Michael Whisler, special education and Kayla Vodnoy, world language.

Chicago Southland CVB awards $5,370 for tourism promotion

LANSING | The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau awarded $5,370 to the First Midwest Half Marathon for tourism promotion.

Chicago Southland CVB awards $5,370 for tourism promotion

From left, First Midwest Half Marathon organizer and owner of Running for Kicks Mel Diab, CSCVB Director of Marketing and Administration Kim Kislowski, city of Palos Heights Alderman Jeff Prestinario hold up a check for $5,370 for promotion of the First Midwest Half Marathon on Dec. 6 at the…

Volunteer child advocate program wins federal grant

INDIANAPOLIS | A Northwest Indiana program that deploys volunteers to advocate in courts on behalf of abused or neglected children will share in a $40,000 federal grant.

Foundation grants enhance Tri-Creek curriculum

LOWELL | Innovative programs continue as part of the curriculum for Tri-Creek Community School Corp. students thanks to the Tri-Creek Education Foundation Inc.

Foundation awards $42,603.81 to community groups

CROWN POINT | Twenty grants totaling $42,603.81 were awarded by the Crown Point Community Foundation during its most recent grant cycle.

Lansing initiates program to enhance Ridge Road downtown district

LANSING | The Village Board later this month may approve recipients of a new program that helps businesses on Ridge Road make improvements to their properties.

Thirteen is lucky for grant recipients

DE MOTTE | Thirteen is a very lucky number for several local organizations that received grants this month from the DeMotte Womens’ Circle of Giving.

Community foundation awards grants to local nonprofits

VALPARAISO | The Porter County Community Foundation recently awarded $98,800 in grants to 11 local nonprofit organizations.

19 Outstanding Commitment to Sponsored Programs recipients

HAMMOND | Additionally, 19 other faculty and staff members received Outstanding Commitment to Sponsored Programs awards for receiving at least $100,000 in research grants during the 2010-12 funding period. Recipients are:

Foundation heads into home stretch with more grants

“In the quiet hours when we are alone and there is nobody to tell us what fine fellows we are, we come sometimes upon a moment in which we wonder, not how much money we are earning, nor how famous we have become, but what good we are doing.”