News and Stories - Putnam County Community Foundation

$50,000 Grant Awarded to Roachdale Public Library

The Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) is pleased to announce a $50,000 grant awarded to the Roachdale Public Library to support the critical renovation of its historic 1912…

Apply Now for 2027 Scholarships

The Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) is pleased to announce the availability of over $200,000 in scholarship funding for the 2027–2028 academic year. The application process is entirely…

Announcing the 2027 Putnam County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalists

October 28, 2026 The Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Putnam County. This marks…

Announcing Our 2027 Grant Programs and Nonprofit Services

Putnam County is built on hard work, deep generosity, and a shared commitment to building a brighter future for everyone who calls this community home. At the Putnam…

Strengthening Our Community from Within: Our Vision for Nonprofit Support

Local nonprofits are the heartbeat of Putnam County. Day in and day out, these organizations feed families, support youth, enrich our cultural landscape, and step up whenever a…

PCCF to Host County-Wide Day of Service

The countdown to our biggest community initiative of the year has begun! Volunteer registration is now officially open for the 2026 Putnam County Day of Service on Friday,…

The Light at the End of the Tunnel

By Maria Barrios, 2026 Intern Every fund at the Putnam County Community Foundation carries a story. Behind the names are people, families, memories, and the experiences that…

Back to School. Back to Giving.

As a new school year kicks off, local students are stocking their backpacks, mapping out their schedules, and getting ready to make an impact far beyond the classroom.…

Putnam County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Application Open August 1

The 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS) application will be open August 1 – September 9, 2026 through the Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF). This scholarship opportunity provides…