The Ripley County Community Foundation aims to serve the community by providing grants to nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit Ripley County. They focus on adapting to community needs, supporting change-oriented projects, ensuring the most benefit per dollar granted, utilizing matching grants, and valuing organizational strength and community support.
The Change Ripley County Grant, an initiative of the Ripley County Community Foundation and established by Ripley Youth Outreach, is designed to empower local youth, ages 13 to 23, by providing a platform for them to be heard, boost their confidence in initiating community changes, and offer resources to implement those changes. The grant promotes partnerships between youth and local nonprofit organizations to foster positive changes in Ripley County. This biannual grant is offered in amounts of up to $10,000.