The Wayne County Farm Bureau has announced the recipients of its 2026 Community Impact Grants, awarding a total of $9,000 to seven local organizations for projects that aim to make a lasting difference in the community.
This year, the Farm Bureau received fifteen applications requesting a combined total of $32,588 in funding. After a careful review process, grants were awarded to the following organizations:
- Sharing Shack for “Stock the Shelves” – $500
- Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen for “Building Renovations” – $4,500
- 41st Ministries for “Back to School Giveaway” – $1,500
- Johnsonville Ruritan Club for “Building Updates” – $1,375
- Village of Mount Erie for “Handicap Accessible Signs” – $125
- Wayne County Enrichment for the “32nd Annual Family Literacy Fest” – $500
- Western Wayne Little League for “Equipment for Summer Little League” – $500
The Community Impact Grant Program, now in its thirteenth year, was established to support local groups and individuals in projects that have a long-term impact on Wayne County. Since 2014, nearly $80,000 in grants have been distributed through the program.
Photos and updates on the 2026 grant projects will be featured in upcoming editions of the Wabash Valley Ag News, as well as on the Wayne County Farm Bureau website at www.waynecfb.com and the organization’s social media pages.