May 4—RIPLEY COUNTY — The Ripley County Community Foundation has announced that it is now accepting applications for the Cross Plains Fund through May 31.

The Cross Plains Endowment Fund was established in 2005 by the State of Indiana as recompense for a lottery scandal that impacted Cross Plains. Each year, the distribution from the Cross Plains Endowment Fund supports projects which promote the economic development of and quality of life in Cross Plains.

All non-profit organizations which serve Cross Plains are invited to submit an application seeking $500 to $1,000 in grant funding to support a charitable program or project.

The Cross Plains Grant application must be submitted virtually via the Ripley County Community Foundation website at www.rcccfonline/grants/ no later than 11:59 p.m. May 31.

Visit https://rccfonline.org/ to donate to the Cross Plains Fund or any of the 209 endowment funds managed by the Ripley County Community Foundation.

To learn more about how you can create opportunities in your community, contact the Ripley County Community Foundation, 13 E. George Street, Suite B, Batesville, by calling 812-933-1098, or via email at office@rccfonline.org. — Information provided