Our Grantmaking portal for 2025 will open at noon on Monday, March 24th, and our team has been hard at work preparing all the resources and information you need to apply! Below, you’ll find details about our six-year strategic plan and the upcoming learning lab.

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Legacy 2030 BLF’s Six-Year Plan (2025-2030 Strategy)

As an organization rooted in listening and collaboration, we have facilitated numerous community discussions, research initiatives, and data analyses over the past two years. Through this thorough listening process, we are excited to announce our six-year plan, with the goal of making Jefferson County the healthiest place on Earth.

Our six-year strategic plan aims to create a sustainable community where individuals of all ages can access the necessary resources and services to thrive. A strong workforce is the cornerstone, supported by ensuring youth, adults, and seniors have equitable access to transportation, mental health, and social services to promote well-being and independence. Our efforts and investments will focus on prevention, root causes, and initiatives that create a path to self-reliance.

The following outlines our Focus Areas, goals, and objectives for our Community and the People who live here:

Community

We aim for a Thriving Workforce that makes Jefferson County a desirable place to live and work and attracts and retains top talent.

To achieve this, we seek proposals, projects, and efforts that:

• Build skills and knowledge through Professional Development to enhance and advance careers
• Expand access and options for quality Childcare to improve outcomes for families and businesses
• Build stability through access to quality, safe, and affordable Housing
• Expand Recreation options to promote health, connections, and high quality of life

People

We aim for Strong Youth, Empowered Adults, and Stable Seniors in Jefferson County with the following outcomes if achieved:

• Kids that have a strong foundation and build resilience
• Adults that are healthy, educated, and productive citizens
• Seniors that are independent and Grow Old with Love and Dignity (GOLD)

To achieve this, we seek proposals, projects, and efforts that:

• Build Mental Health resilience and healing through holistic and preventative approaches
• Bridge distances by increasing options and access to Transportation
• Grow Social Services that strengthen and empower individuals and families

Our team is available for questions via email at info@bethanylegacy.org or by phone at 812.916.4390. Please reach out if you’d like to discuss!

We will also dive into this information and much more at our upcoming Learning Lab. Register below, and come prepared with any questions you may have!

Thinking of Applying For A Grant With Us?

Join us for our next Learning Lab! 

Our upcoming Legacy Grants event will offer insights into our updated application process and new grants system. Join us at Noon on March 27th at Ivy Tech Madison.