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Newest CFSI Grants Strengthen Region’s Arts, Health, Food Access & Public Spaces
NEW ALBANY, Ind. – From rebuilding raised garden beds in New Albany to modernizing blood donation technology, the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana (CFSI) has awarded its final round of grants for 2025, investing in projects that touch daily life across Clark and Floyd counties.
In total, the Foundation awarded five grants totaling $49,750 through its Community Assist and Capacity Building Grant Programs, both supported by the organization’s unrestricted Community Impact Fund. These grants support nonprofit organizations working to strengthen community health, access to the arts, food security, and long-term organizational capacity.
“The beauty of our Community Impact Fund is that it allows us to respond to real needs as they emerge – whether that’s access to music and art, reliable blood supplies, or the long-term stewardship of public spaces,” said Linda Speed, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana. “These final grants of 2025 reflect both immediate community benefit and thoughtful planning for the future.”
The most recent grant recipients include:
American Red Cross – $25,000
Awarded a $25,000 Capacity Building Grant to introduce non-invasive hemoglobin and health screening equipment at blood drives serving Southern Indiana
Charlestown Ensembles – $5,000
Received a $5,000 Community Assist Grant to support its mission of making music and art accessible regardless of age, experience, or financial means
Floyd Co. Park & Recreation – $12,500
Awarded a $12,500 Capacity Building Grant to support the reorganization of the Floyd County Parks Foundation
Louisville Orchestra – $5,000
Received a $5,000 Community Assist Grant to support its Ogle Center Concert Series for the 2026–27 season
St. John Presbyterian Church – $2,250
Awarded a $2,250 Community Assist Grant to refurbish the 1321 Community Garden, the first community garden established in New Albany
Together, these grants reflect the Community Foundation’s commitment to using flexible, unrestricted resources to support both direct services and the behind-the-scenes capacity that helps nonprofit organizations succeed.
“These investments are about more than individual projects,” Speed added. “They’re about strengthening the systems, partnerships, and places that make Southern Indiana a stronger community for everyone.”
For more information about the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana and its grantmaking programs, please visit www.CFSouthernIndiana.com.