News Release May 21, 2026
Brown County Community Foundation (BCCF) has awarded $275,868.00 during the 2026 spring community grants cycle to organizations that serve Brown County. Each year the BCCF Grants committee devotes many hours reviewing applications and interviewing organizations. This year BCCF received 27 applications seeking a total of $363,865.
The total amount awarded is a combination of dollars from BCCF’s unrestricted funds, donor funds that target certain needs in Brown County, and $111,468.00 received in distribution dollars from the Brown County Music Center.
“The Grants Committee takes great pride each year at attempting to meet the needs of the organizations that apply while being stewards of the Fund Holders investments,” Jenise Bohbrink, Operations & Programs Manager, stated. “The Committee considered each application independently and with great thought as to the potential impact in the community.”
The following organizations will be receiving grants in 2026
The awarded organizations will be highlighted at the Annual Report to the Community event on June 25, 2026, at 5:00 pm at the Salt Creek Golf Retreat.
For more grant specific details visit www.browncountygives.com or call 812-988-4882.