Johnson County Community Foundation
An Arkansas Community Foundation Local Affiliate Office

ARTS AND HUMANITIES GRANTS: Clarksville Children's Company at the University of the Ozarks-A $500 grant to produce "The Diviner" play.  Forty children (6th - 12th grades) participate in this free theater opportunity. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS:

Johnson County Sr. Activity Center-A $500 grant to help purchase a convection oven.  More than 55,000 home delivery, elder choice and congregate meals will be served this year.

Lamar City Council-A $500 grant to purchase a playhouse for the Lamar City "Field of Dreams" park. Mustard Seed Ministries-A $350 grant to purchase a cash register. EDUCATION GRANTS:

Clarksville Jr. High School-A $500 grant to bring poet laureate Clayton Scott to the Jr. High for a week-long poetry project.

Clarksville School District $1500-A grant to purchase recycle reminders and support "Trashbusters Education Project" curriculum which teaches the importance of protecting natural resources and recycling.

Kraus Middle School-A $500 grant to support the "Ark Science Exploration Summer Camp."  Five teachers volunteer their time for this program. HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANTS:

Ozark Rape Crisis Center-A $1200 grant to keep the crisis hotline open, which allows victims of sexual/domestic violence access to information from trained advocates. HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANTS:

Ozone Community Building-A $500 grant to replace/repair kitchen and dining room floors. Woodland Community Building-A $500 grant to purchase a new door. HUMAN SERVICES GRANTS:

Clarksville Lions Club-A $500 grant for the Lions' Club Organ Donor/Sight Program that provides eye glasses and encourages organ donors to donate corneas.

Forrester Davis Development Center-A  $1500 grant to purchase a lead stripper so adults in the MAC sheltered workshop can fulfill Baldor contracts.  University of the Ozarks Christmas Angels Project-A $600 grant to purchase clothing and toys for children/youth at Christmas time. SCHOLARSHIPS:

J.C. Single Parent Scholarship Fund-A $600 grant for single parent scholarships.  Funds will be matched by State funds.

NEXT GRANT PERIOD:  January 10, 2009--Grant Applications Available. February 15, 2009--Proposal Deadline. Grants Awarded April 2009.  On-line applications will be available.

To learn more about JCCF's grantmaking process and grantmaking guidelines, please contact John Frost at jccfacf@centurytel.net.