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Changes to 2026 Putnam County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program

This scholarship opportunity provides one scholarship for full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and equipment for four…

2025 Community Impact Grant Awards

Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) is excited to announce its 2025 Community Impact Grant recipients. The Community Impact Grants program is a competitive funding program which seeks to…

When You Tax Philanthropy, Rural Communities Pay the Price

When You Tax Philanthropy, Rural Communities Pay the Price By Neysa Meyer, Executive Director Putnam County is a place where progress doesn’t happen because one organization has all…

2025 Scholarship Recipients

PCCF Awards Over $260,000 in Scholarships in 2025 The Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 scholarship awards. This year, more…

Putnam County Community Foundation Celebrates 40 Years

Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) was established in 1985 with a modest budget and a goal to provide philanthropic individuals a place to invest in the community in…

PCCF Implements New Nonprofit Services Program

Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) is excited to announce the launch of our new Nonprofit Services Program, designed to better equip and empower local nonprofit organizations in Putnam…

Community Foundation Donors Meet Matching Challenge

February 20, 2025 Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) is excited to announce that the GIFT VIII Challenge matching grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. has been met, effectively adding…

Putnam County’s 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar is South Putnam’s Madison Gardner

South Putnam senior Gardner named 2025 Lilly Community Scholar By JARED JERNAGAN Editor, Banner Graphic A physical setback during her junior year is now driving the…

PCCF Celebrates 2024 Grantees

The Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) gathered Board members, volunteers and grantees to celebrate our 2024 grant recipients at a Grants Reception in November. PCCF’s competitive grant funds…