The 23^rd round of COVID-19 Rapid Response grants were awarded January 14, 2021, to organizations addressing critical basic needs such as food, childcare, and housing/utility assistance for households impacted by COVID-19. United Way, in partnership with the Marshall County Community Foundation, is working with a network of businesses, educators, faith-based and disaster relief organizations, nonprofits, and volunteers to provide aid for immediate and urgent needs. Total grant awards to date are $255,392.

Organization(s) that received 23^rd round COVID-19 Rapid Response grants –

• Dustin’s Place

The Marshall County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the first of two 2021 Community Funds grant rounds and the Ralph C. Vonnegut Jr. Fund. Applications for the Spring 2021 grant round are due on Monday, February 1, 2021, by 5:00 p.m., and the applications may be found on the MCCF website.

Due to COVID-19, consideration will be given in the Spring 2021 grant cycle to applications directly related to COVID-19 response and recovery efforts in Marshall County and to those Marshall County nonprofit organizations that have experienced a significant drop in revenue in the past year.

The 21st round of COVID-19 Rapid Response grants were awarded December 23, 2020, and the 22nd  round of COVID-19 Rapid Response grants were awarded January 7, 2021, to organizations addressing critical basic needs such as food, childcare, and housing/utility assistance for households impacted by COVID-19. United Way, in partnership with the Marshall County Community Foundation, is working with a network of businesses, educators, faith-based and disaster relief organizations, nonprofits, and volunteers to provide aid for immediate and urgent needs. Total grant awards to date are $252,563.

Organization(s) that received 21st and 22nd round COVID-19 Rapid Response grants –

· Link to Hope

· Marshall County Neighborhood Center

One Marshall County student has been named recipient of a four-year, full tuition scholarship as the Marshall County Community Foundation 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar.

Mark Bahr will receive not only full tuition to the Indiana college of his choice, but also a $900.00 yearly stipend for required books and equipment.

Mark Bahr is the son of Tim and Jackie Bahr, of Bremen, IN. He attends Bremen Senior High School. Mark is planning to attend Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and will major in either in business or accounting.