The Hardin County Community Foundation will offer $223,060 in grants and scholarships this spring. That is an increase from $209,675 available a year ago. The funds are generated through earnings on the foundation’s assets. The grants to non-profit organizations in the county support programs and projects in the fields of education, youth services, recreation, arts and culture, social services, and civic and community development. The foundation will accept grant applications from Feb. 1 to Feb. 28. Application forms are on the foundation’s website, hardinfoundation.org. Applications will be reviewed by the Grants Committee and checks for entities awarded grants will be mailed in late April. Community Foundation offers $223,060 in grants and scholarships.(Kenton Times 01/20/24

 Assets of the Hardin County Community Foundation grew to $11,684,032 as of Dec. 31, it was reported at the organization’s quarterly meeting Tuesday in Kenton. After being down 11% in 2022, the foundation’s investment earnings grew by 19 percent during the past year. Because of the growth of the foundation, discussion was held about hiring an executive director. President Matt Jennings will be putting together information about the possible position for trustees to review. Also at the meeting it was noted that the foundation will accept grant applications from Feb. 1 to Feb. 28. Application forms are on the foundation’s website, hardinfoundation.org. (Kenton Times 01/18/24)

The Hardin County Community Foundation welcomed one new trustee and honored two departing trustees at its meeting Tuesday. Thomas Seeley, a Kenton attorney, has joined the foundation board. Saundra and  Bruce Neely  have stepped down from the board after relocating outside the county. They were honored by the foundation and President Matt Jennings, who presented them with plaques in honor of their service. Bruce was a 16-year trustee (2007-2023) and Saundra served for 11 years (2012-2023).