Little Big Idea Grant

Jan 19 2018

Four projects, including one involving Kool-Aid, receive Little BIG Idea Grants in January

By ElkhartAdmin Countywide, Elkhart, Goshen, Little Big Idea Grant, Middlebury & Bristol No Comments

You have to love an idea involving Kool-Aid, right? January’s recipients of Little BIG Idea Grants includes Canvas and Kool-Aid, which was Robert Taylor’s idea to bring the Elkhart community and especially kids together to create art while enjoying fruit punch. Canvas & Kool-Aid will…

Dec 21 2017

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After wonderful 2017, Vibrant Communities looks forward to exciting 2018

By ElkhartAdmin Countywide, Elkhart, Featured News, Goshen, Little Big Idea Grant, Middlebury & Bristol, Nappanee & Wakarusa One Comment

By Arvis Dawson & Suzie Weirick 2017 has been an outstanding year for the Vibrant Communities initiative. As the co-chairs of this movement, we’re invigorated by how Elkhart County’s cities and towns are working together to create better places to live, work and play. By…

Dec 15 2017

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Lunch in Bristol, books in Goshen win latest Little BIG Idea Grants

By ElkhartAdmin Featured News, Goshen, Little Big Idea Grant, Middlebury & Bristol No Comments

Two fantastic ideas are the latest recipients of Little BIG Idea Grants and — this is the part we’re really excited about — we have our first project in Bristol! The Little BIG Idea Grant exists to support creativity and community all around Elkhart County.…

Dec 11 2017

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2017 was an amazing year in Elkhart County

By ElkhartAdmin Countywide, Elkhart, Featured News, Goshen, Little Big Idea Grant, Middlebury & Bristol, Nappanee & Wakarusa No Comments

Whew -- this has been some year, hasn't it? For the Vibrant Communities, 2017 has been marked by some incredible achievements. We hate to brag ... OK, not really ... but here's what happened in the last year. Little BIG Idea Grant We wanted to…

Nov 03 2017

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See how they roll in Middlebury with a Little BIG Idea Grant!

By ElkhartAdmin Little Big Idea Grant, Middlebury & Bristol No Comments

Kim Clarke and the rest of the Middlebury Then & Now group didn't just take a fun idea and run with it. They rolled with it. The first Middlebury Pumpkin Races on Oct. 14, 2017, was — ahem — a smash. Families, kids and businesses and even…

Oct 30 2017

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What’s not to love? These two projects fill us with so much hope

By ElkhartAdmin Countywide, Little Big Idea Grant, Nappanee & Wakarusa No Comments

Five more projects that show how much fun, creativity and love of community exists in Elkhart County have been awarded $1,000 grants from the Little BIG Idea Grants program. The latest projects include an effort to brighten the lives of students at Concord High School…

Oct 20 2017

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Kids getting involved in next round of Little BIG Idea Grants

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Momentum is picking up with the Little BIG Idea Grants program, with three new grants being announced in the last week. The great thing is that two of them are going to projects focused on kids. Here are the next recipients: 1. Elkhart Central High…

Aug 24 2017

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Pumpkin Races, Wacky Gardens, Goshen Rocks receive first little BIG Idea Grants

By ElkhartAdmin Goshen, Little Big Idea Grant, Middlebury & Bristol, Nappanee & Wakarusa No Comments

The little BIG Idea Grant challenged Elkhart County’s creative minds and the initial returns include some fascinating uses for pumpkins, dirt and rocks. The first grant awards for the program — which seeks to encourage fun projects that bring people together in ways that express…

Aug 15 2017

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Ready to celebrate? Come to Awards Night for first three little BIG Idea Grant recipients

By ElkhartAdmin Goshen, Little Big Idea Grant, Middlebury & Bristol, Nappanee & Wakarusa No Comments

Elkhart County is full of fun, quirky ideas springing forth from the minds of people who live here and absolutely love their hometown. How do we know this? From the fantastic ideas we’ve already received for little BIG Idea grants. At 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August…

Feb 24 2017

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Steering committee gearing up to implement Action Agenda, launch micro-grant program

By ElkhartAdmin Countywide, Elkhart, Featured News, Little Big Idea Grant, Middlebury & Bristol, Nappanee & Wakarusa No Comments

The Vibrant Communities initiative is ready to build on a tremendous first year with a focus in 2017 on putting into place the 77 programs, policies and strategies in the Action Agenda. A steering committee composed of community leaders representing all corners of Elkhart County…

Four projects, including one involving Kool-Aid, receive Little BIG Idea Grants in January

After wonderful 2017, Vibrant Communities looks forward to exciting 2018

Lunch in Bristol, books in Goshen win latest Little BIG Idea Grants

2017 was an amazing year in Elkhart County

See how they roll in Middlebury with a Little BIG Idea Grant!

What’s not to love? These two projects fill us with so much hope

Kids getting involved in next round of Little BIG Idea Grants

Pumpkin Races, Wacky Gardens, Goshen Rocks receive first little BIG Idea Grants

Ready to celebrate? Come to Awards Night for first three little BIG Idea Grant recipients

Steering committee gearing up to implement Action Agenda, launch micro-grant program

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