CCCF announces $25,327 for 2026 Opportunity Grant recipients
Last Updated on August 13, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network
The Cass County Community Foundation announced the names of seven organizations who will be recipients of the CCCF 2026 Opportunity Grants at a press conference and reception Wednesday, August 12th at the CCCF office. “Opportunity Grants are for projects of $5,000 or less that will have a positive impact in our community”, said CCCF President & CEO Deanna Crispen. She added, “ Some of our non-profits struggle to even fund the most important aspects of their work. We applaud all these workers and volunteers for their heart for our community and its people.”
CCCF Grants Committee Chair, Greg Comoglio made the announcements and presented the awards to representatives of the organizations. Those receiving funding and their projects are:
- Pioneer Jr/Sr High School Life Skills $2,500 Kitchen Small Appliances
- Habitat for Humanity $2,730 Drywall installation Equipment
- Neal Home $4,999 Plumbing/sewer repairs
- Walton & Tipton Twp Library $1,700 Infinity Arcade 32” Game Table
- Young America Lions Club $3,398 Two Ovens for the Lion’s Den
- Cass County Fire Association $5,000 Train the Trainer
- Cass County Historical Society $5,000 Website upgrades
The total awarded in 2026 Opportunity Grants is $25,327. Crispen shared, “These grants are a great example of how relatively small investments can make a meaningful difference. Each of these projects addresses a real need, and we are grateful to the donors whose generosity allows CCCF to help local organizations continue doing good work throughout Cass County.” The CCCF Competitive Grants program is still in progress and recipients will be announced later this fall.
For more information about the Opportunity Grants Program or the Cass County Community Foundation please call 574-722-2200.
SOURCE: News release from Cass County Communication Network