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Wood-Carr Community Fund is accepting applications!
Wood-Carr Community Fund Accepting Grant Applications:
The Wood-Carr Community Fund is accepting applications for grants beginning Monday, October 13 through Friday, October 31, 2025. If you are interested in applying for grant monies on behalf of a non-profit organization located in Wood or Carr Townships, please complete a Wood-Carr Community Fund grant application and mail to the address on the application, or return to the Borden Town Hall. Applications may also be mailed to the attention of Jeff Hunt at 28714 Green Road, Borden, IN. All applications must be received by end of day FRIDAY, October 31, 2025 to be considered.
To be eligible for a grant, the organization is required to be organized under Indiana State laws governing non-profit organizations and having a primary focus benefiting residents living within Wood and Carr Townships. All valid applications received will be reviewed. Unfortunately, due to a limited amount of funds, not all applications will be awarded monies. Grant awards will be determined by Tuesday, November 11 and announced to the grantees shortly thereafter.
The Wood-Carr Community Fund was founded in 1999 and for 26 years has awarded more than $285,000.00 to organizations within Wood and Carr townships. At its core, the Wood-Carr Community Fund is an organization created by financial gifts from generous people committed to their community and local causes. For donors, the Foundation serves as a philanthropic advisor. For the community, the Foundation serves as a grant agent and a civic leader. Through the support of its donors, the Wood-Carr Community Fund has been able to address some of the community’s most pressing needs including safety, civic, and educational needs. Grant monies are generated from interest gained on the Fund’s principal amount, allowing the Fund’s principal to stay intact. To enlarge the principle, the Wood-Carr Community Fund relies on individual donations from community members and organizations.
The goal of the Wood-Carr Community foundation is to continue benefiting future generations of Wood and Carr township residents by assisting the community organizations that serve them. Please help the Wood-Carr Community Fund grow by contacting your local Wood-Carr Community Fund Board member to discuss how you can contribute.
Thank you,
Wood-Carr Community Fund board members:
Les Wright
George Tipker
Mike Missi
Jeff Hunt
Janice Carter
LeAnn McClure
Find the application here at the bottom of the page:
bordenindiana.com/contact.html
Friends of the Borden Community Park Monthly Meetings
The Friends of the Borden Community Park board meetings are held in the Borden Community Center the first
Monday of every month at 6:30 pm.
President - Les Wright
Vice-President - Terry Wingler
Secretary - Denise Burnett
Treasurer - Brenna LaDuke
Borden Community Park Board Public Meetings
The Park Board meetings are held every 4th Monday in the Borden Community Center @ 6:30 pm.
Borden Sunshine Gang
Every Wednesday at the Borden Community Center at 1 pm.
Star Valley Strawberry Festival - May 24th, 2025, Sign-up
Visit the Star Valley Strawberry Festival Facebook Page to find out more information.
Trunk or Treat at the Borden Community Park - October 18th, 2025, 5 - 7 pm
The Friends of Borden Community Park and the First Christian Church work together for an evening full of fun at the
Borden Community Park! Stay tuned for sign-up information!
Light Up Borden
Light Up Borden - Borden Community Park is held every November. Stay tuned for the 2025 date.
EXCITING NEWS TO ANNOUNCE!!!
The Town of Borden has been awarded $250,000 in funding from the SoIN Tourism Board to help restore the Old Borden State Bank building!!
We are so excited to be able to preserve a part of our town's history, and to see how it'll blend with new growth along the South Monon Trail!
Concerts by the Creek
Watch for the 2025 schedule on our Visit Borden page.
