Laurens County Fair Foundation Distributes More Than $106,000 to Local Nonprofits
April 26, 2026
The Laurens County Fair Foundation (LCFF) awarded $106,503 in grants to 17 local nonprofit organizations on April 16, 2026, continuing its longstanding tradition of reinvesting in the community it serves.
This year’s funding cycle drew 25 applications totaling $234,033.82 in requested funding, reflecting the wide range of needs across Laurens County. Applications highlighted ongoing challenges in education, food insecurity, health care and poverty alleviation.
“We are honored to support the organizations that are doing the hard work every day in Laurens County,” said [LCFF spokesperson]. “These grants are a direct reflection of our community’s commitment to taking care of its own.”
The LCFF carries forward the legacy of two organizations with deep roots in the county — the Laurens County Fair Association (LCFA), incorporated on Aug. 30, 1938, and the Laurens Exchange Club. Both organizations built a strong foundation of support for agriculture and charitable causes over the decades, backing initiatives such as local 4-H clubs, Dixie Youth Baseball and The Judge Calvin Bridges Children’s Home.
This year’s grant recipients, listed alphabetically, are:
- American Legion Post 25
- Bridging the Gap Advocacy
- Clinton Canopy
- Clinton United Ministries
- First United Methodist Church
- Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic
- Lakelands YMCA
- Laurens County Community Foundation King Dixon Scholarship
- Laurens County First Steps
- Laurens County Humane Society
- Laurens County Museum
- Laurens County Safe Home
- Laurens County 4-H
- Laurens Memorial Home for the Aged
- Meals on Wheels at Piedmont Agency on Aging
- Straight Street Youth Center
- The Open Door Christian Center
Nonprofit organizations serving Laurens County residents are encouraged to apply for 2027 grant funding. Applications are available on the Laurens County Fair Foundation Facebook page or may be requested by emailing Connie Daniels at [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 31, 2026.
