Grants totaling $100,000.00 were awarded to organizations serving Washington County by the generous donors of the Washington County Community Foundation for the Fall 2026 grant cycle.  Grants are primarily awarded from the Foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds.

Junior Achievement of Kentuckian has been awarded a$2500 grant to assist with financial literacy programming for Washington County students.  Programming includes a visit to BizTown, an interactive town, providing students a glimpse in the daily financial needs of the real world.

The Salem Police Department received a grant of $14238.00 to purchase in-car radios, providing dependable communication during routine patrol, emergency calls, traffic incidents and other law enforcement activity.

A $10,000 grant was awarded to Dare to Care for their School Pantry Program.  The program provides free, nutritious, food to need students  and families in county schools.

CAST has been awarded a $18900 grant to supply reading tutors to each elementary school in the county.  The tutors fill a gap for students that may not be able to stay after school due to transportation and other barriers.

A $15,000 grant is awarded to Livonia Fire and Rescue to equip an existing truck with a specialized skid unit designed for effective response to fires that extend into difficult areas.

The courthouse lawn will see the return of the Rodman cannons due to a $10,000 grant to the Washington County Veterans Memorial.  The group plans to install two historically accurate Civil War cannons that replace the original cannons that were donated during WW II.

Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a $3300 grant to assist in purchasing a thermal camera.  The camera would be used to rescue trapped victims in house fires as well as in search and rescue emergencies.

The new 4H and Community Building at the Fairgrounds will be receiving tables and chairs thanks in part to a $10723.45 grant to the Washington County 4H Council.

Washington County EMS has been awarded a $8568.47 to reestablish amateur radio services throughout the county.  The project will provide crucial communication in times of disaster or large-scale emergencies.

Journey Together RCO has been awarded a $1945.08 grant to help furnish their new office space in order to provide peer recovery resources in a warm and welcoming environment.

A $4825.00 grant has been awardee to LIFE House to purchase beds, mattresses, and a washer and dryer for their new recovery facility.

Thank you to the donors of Washington County Community Foundation for making our community a better place for our residents through their generosity and compassion for Washington County.

Washington County Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity established in 1993 to serve donors, award grants, and provide leadership to improve Washington County forever