Community recipients: From left to right are: Win Seely of Ripley Free Library, Gary Ruch of Ripley Hose Co. 1, Carolyn Torrance of Ripley Community Development Corp., John Hamels of Ripley School District, and Winifred Carris of United Methodist Church.

The Ripley Community & Heritage Fund was established in 2000 with the mission of “improving the lives of Ripley residents”. 

Grants are generally awarded each year.  Contact a committee member or the NCCF for an application. 

Past recipients include the Ripley Free Library, Ripley Women’s Club, Ripley Hose Company No. 1 and Ripley Hose Company No. 2. 

Committee members include Rev. Claude Eggleston (Chairman), Bill Bentley (Vice-chairman), Lewis Barnes, Marian Campagna, Teddy Carris, Marybeth Chess, Patricia Daughrity and Butch Joint.  Contributions to this fund can be sent to PO Box 36 in Ripley, 14775.

View link below for current grant guidelines and application for funding!