Adams County Community Foundation

On-Track/Non-Traditional College Scholarship Applications due next week!

If a college bound student has not received an ACCF scholarship this calendar year, likely, they are eligible to apply. This applies to all Adams County, Indiana residents of all ages.
The On-Track/ Non-Traditional scholarship application due date is: November 4, 2026
by 4pm.

To easily get your application, please visit www.AdamsCountyFoundation.org

Questions? Please call the ACCF for a no-obligation appointment at (260) 724-3939 or email: [email protected].

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South Adams School received an ACCF grant for STEM Equipment for Engineering Program

The SA Engineering program helps students experience STEM education and hands-on learning opportunities that prepare students for college, careers, and lifelong problem-solving.

Shown: South Adams (SA) High School and Middle School Engineering students (l-r) : Back Row: Westyn McKinley; Eli Loshe; Jax Wanner; along with Alissa Calhoun, SA HS, MS Engineering Teacher and grant writer. Other students are Will Patterson; Jacob Heflin; Owen Roe; Dean Selimovic; Parker Shaneyfelt; Ferguson Jangada. Front Row- Sophia Orr; Jodie Neuenschwander; Preston Wanner.

Nonprofit organizations serving Adams County residents, the grant cycle due dates are the second Wednesdays in January, April, July and October. Applications are available on www.AdamsCountyFoundation.org

On-Track/Non-Traditional College Scholarship Application approaching soon!

If a college bound student has not received an ACCF scholarship this calendar year, likely, they are eligible to apply. This applies to all Adams County, Indiana residents of all ages.
The On-Track/ Non-Traditional scholarship application due date is: November 4, 2026
by 4pm.

To easily get your application, please visit www.AdamsCountyFoundation.org

Questions? Please call the ACCF for a no-obligation appointment at (260) 724-3939 or email: [email protected].

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Attention Adams County Non-Profit Organizations!

The ACCF Fall grant due date is approaching!

ACCF Fall Grant Applications due: Oct. 14, 2026 by 4pm
* Must Turn in 10 copies for application to be complete.

For 2027 graduating high school seniors wishing to apply for the ACCF / community scholarship through the ACCF, this due date will be Wednesday, January 13, 2027 by 4:00 p.m.

For current college students, the next due date is Wed., November 4, 2026 (students can apply only once during a calendar year).

All due date times are 4:00pm.

To get your application, please visit www.AdamsCountyFoundation.org

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Position opening:
Professional position with the Adams County Community Foundation.

Title: Assistant to the Director with potential for growth within the ACCF.

Resumes accepted by mail or email:
[email protected]
ACCF, 102 N. 2nd Street / Decatur, IN 46733

Ideal Candidate
• Public speaking abilities
• High Organizational skills, multitasking abilities, speaking and writing skills
• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree, certifications, preferred
• 5 years of professional experience in progressively responsible leadership positions in a relevant field of service to the Foundation’s work in the private, public or nonprofit sector
• Local resident preferred but not required.
• Ability to devote full-time energies, interests and abilities to performing the duties, (preference to avoid engagement in activities that pose perceived/actual interference with the demands of the role).
• The minimum work week shall be 40 hours per week, plus any additional work time required to discharge the duties and responsibilities of the position. (This is not a remote-work position.)
• Emerging organizational leader with success in progressively responsible positions that demonstrate ability for capacity building and growth
• Proven fund development professional, with experience working with donors.
• The ideal candidate must have unquestioned personal integrity, professionalism and a strong positive work ethic.

Interested candidates are asked to submit their resume by November 11, 2026.
Salary based on experience.
Position may be filled by end of year.

The Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF) scholars featured are Non-Traditional (NT) and OnTrack (OT) college bound scholarships. These students were recognized with financial assistance to offset the cost of their college tuition and fees. As shown these award recipients, their college, and planned majors are

Kathi Drake, ACCF BoD and Scholarship Committee member is shown with 11 (of 110+) ACCF NT/OT Scholars: Audra Fox, Ball State, Business Administration / Grant O’Dell, Ball State, Business Administration / Bryce Rickord, Purdue FW, Business Marketing Management / Ethan Adams, U of St. Francis, Elementary Ed, Special Ed. / McKenzie Wilson, Taylor U., Music / 2nd row: Ashlyn McIntosh, U. of Indianapolis, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology / Justin Bultemeier, Trine U., Physical Therapy / Makenna Schwartz, Ball State, Speech-Language Pathology / Addison Wagner, Purdue U., Nursing / Ella Franze, IU-FW, Dental Hygiene / Paige Hamilton, Indiana U., Nursing

Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF) awarded over 110 scholarships to Non-Traditional and On-Track students at the recent scholarship distribution event. With the June scholarship cycle, the scholarship committee chairperson, Sylvia Scheumann, reported there will be one more ACCF scholarship cycle. This due date is W., Nov 4, 2026.

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Dean and Mindy Fuelling presented the 2026 Jordan Fuelling Memorial schlarship to Emily Bleke. Emily will be attending Purdue University and plans to major in nursing.
This scholarship is for On Track students as a tribute to Dean and Mindy's son, Jordan, who had been an ACCF OnTrack scholar. This scholarship is for Adams County residents out of high school 1-5 years and major in healthcare.
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Congratulations to the June ACCF scholars (Wednesday, July 15)!
More scholars will be announced soon. Please share this post of these promising students.

This year 110+ scholarships to local Adams County current college students! These 23 Nontraditional and OnTrack students were recognized with scholarships to offset the cost of their college tuition and fees. Congrats to all!

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City of Decatur received an ACCF grant for The HIVE-Kids Art Camp

The City of Decatur purchased supplies and equipment for The HIVE Kids Art Camp. Each day of the Kids Art Camp different local artists teaching different art skills to participating youth, so young artists are exposed to the possibilities of different forms of art.

Shown: Laurinda Goode, director of the HIVE (Harness, Innovate, Visualize, Engage) and grant writer is with art supplies purchased with an Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF) grant. This art gallery is located on the first floor of the new downtown 2nd Street Lofts, 118 N 2nd Street Decatur, IN.

www.AdamsCountyFoundation.org