2008 Unrestricted Grant Cycle
OCCF enjoyed another record-breaking year, with two grant cycles totaling more
than $30,000 available to Orange County for the 2008 payouts. Those non-profits
receiving grants from the 2008 Spring Grant Cycle were:

ANGEL MINISTRIES
Funding to assist with the Angel Food Ministries project

BLOOMINGTON HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY
Grant toward the cost of a video colposcope

FRENCH LICK FIRE DEPARTMENT
For the purchase of a technical rope rescue, to be available throughout Orange County

FIRST CHANCE CENTER
Provides funding for "Growing Healthy Together" program

HOOSIER HILLS PACT
For the Middle School Summer Transition Program

JUBILEE COMMUNITY HEALTH
For the upgrading of equipment and for the purchase of medications

ORANGE COUNTY FACT PROGRAM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Provides funding for current and future programming

UNITED WAY
To assist in the development of an Orange County planning group

Funding for the OCCF Unrestricted grant cycles is obtained from the investment
income earned on invested endowments. The principal is never touched, but remains
and is built upon each year to ensure future funding. Unrestricted funds are made
possible by the generosity of individuals, businesses, and private foundations through
contributions to the OCCF General Endowment Fund. Unrestricted funds allow the
Foundation to address emerging needs within the community, and are used for
charitable purposes as determined by selection committees and the Foundation Board of
Directors. Selected recipients fall into the following categories:  Arts and Culture, Civic
and Historical, Education, Recreation, Health and Human Services, Community
Development, and Youth. The population served includes all of Orange County.

Orange County organizations and agencies who are tax-exempt according to section
501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code are eligible for apply for unrestricted
grants, but for-profit entities interested in funding charitable activities may qualify, as
well. Again, population serviced must remain within Orange County.