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Brad Bumgardner began his relationship with the Parke County Community Foundation in June of 1997 as a member of the Board of Directors.
He served in ministry at the Rockville Christian Church for 18 years where he held the titles of Youth Minister, Associate Minister, and his final role was Senior Minister prior to joining the Foundation.
During his tenure as Executive Director, the Foundation has distributed more than $22 million in grants and scholarships.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Tomorrow's Creative Workforce 
Research supports arts education integrated into traditional classrooms and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for growing industries.CTE is a viable and growing partner with the arts in...more
Research supports arts education integrated into traditional classrooms and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for growing industries.CTE is a viable and growing partner with the arts in...more
Creative Justice's Short Documentary 'Free the Youth' Is A Highlight in This Year's Seattle ... 
The Seattle Black Film Festival (SBFF) is back once again to bring Seattleites a taste of Black cinema from local, national, and international filmmakers.The documentary is composed of interviews of...more
The Seattle Black Film Festival (SBFF) is back once again to bring Seattleites a taste of Black cinema from local, national, and international filmmakers.The documentary is composed of interviews of...more
Grants Expand Urban Farm Project's Community Garden
Foundation: Arkansas Community Foundation
The Faulkner County Urban Farm Project (UFP) has been awarded three competitive grants totaling $3,600 so far in 2025.The grants will bolster its efforts to address food insecurity and promote food...more
Foundation: Arkansas Community Foundation
The Faulkner County Urban Farm Project (UFP) has been awarded three competitive grants totaling $3,600 so far in 2025.The grants will bolster its efforts to address food insecurity and promote food...more
Community Effort Begins to Create Lincoln Commons on Former School Site 
Lincoln Commons will be a community gathering space in central Sioux Falls.The project is the first step in a multipronged partnership to turn a green space into a neighborhood asset.The goal was to...more
Lincoln Commons will be a community gathering space in central Sioux Falls.The project is the first step in a multipronged partnership to turn a green space into a neighborhood asset.The goal was to...more
Lawton Community Foundation Awarding Scholarships to Comanche County Seniors 
The Lawton Community Foundation is awarding $41,750 in scholarships to 19 high school seniors.The students, their parents, community partners and donors will be honored at a breakfast hosted by the...more
The Lawton Community Foundation is awarding $41,750 in scholarships to 19 high school seniors.The students, their parents, community partners and donors will be honored at a breakfast hosted by the...more
Spark Innovation This Summer: Camp Invention Scholarship Applications Now Open At ... 
Lincoln Elementary School is thrilled to announce that scholarship applications are now being accepted for its highly anticipated Camp Invention program this summer.This year's Camp Invention...more
Lincoln Elementary School is thrilled to announce that scholarship applications are now being accepted for its highly anticipated Camp Invention program this summer.This year's Camp Invention...more
Mit Has Launched An Effort to Create More Innovative Medtech For Children 
MIT has launched an effort to create more innovative medtech for children.MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative recently announced the establishment of the Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub to drive...more
MIT has launched an effort to create more innovative medtech for children.MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative recently announced the establishment of the Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub to drive...more
Morris Returns Home to Inspire Newburgh Youth Through Sports Program 
On April 15 Anthony Fitzpatrick, a Kingston city school board trustee, managed to get a knife undetected into the County Office Building on Fair Street in Kingston, the seat of the Ulster...more
On April 15 Anthony Fitzpatrick, a Kingston city school board trustee, managed to get a knife undetected into the County Office Building on Fair Street in Kingston, the seat of the Ulster...more
Building A Pipeline For Youth Leadership and Innovation 
Youth in the U.S.and worldwide are more likely than their older counterparts to exhibit entrepreneurial potential, to be engaged in creative and innovative activities, and to be civically engaged if...more
Youth in the U.S.and worldwide are more likely than their older counterparts to exhibit entrepreneurial potential, to be engaged in creative and innovative activities, and to be civically engaged if...more
Sustainable Financing Initiative With Rockefeller Foundation Support Identifies Innovative ...
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
Sustainable Financing Initiative for School Health and Nutrition (SFI), an initiative of the School Meals Coalition, released recommendations for innovatively financing the expansion of national...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
Sustainable Financing Initiative for School Health and Nutrition (SFI), an initiative of the School Meals Coalition, released recommendations for innovatively financing the expansion of national...more
Social Entrepreneurship
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Energy Giants Go Public on Carbon Pollution Pricing Strategies
Some of the biggest public companies in the United States, including Wal-Mart, Walt Disney Co., Microsoft, have adopted carbon pollution pricing strategies.
