The Men’s Fund of Vanderburgh County focuses the efforts of male philanthropists to create positive social change by funding projects that address current needs in the community.
Donor Name: Vanderburgh Community Foundation
State: Indiana
County: Vanderburgh County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/06/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The mission is to improve the quality of life in Vanderburgh County by collectively funding significant grants for charitable initiatives.
Areas Considered for Program Funding
- Community Development
- Education
- Health/Mental Health
- Human Services
- Other Civic Endeavors (Arts & Culture, Environment, Recreation, and Youth Development)
- Endowment Creation
Areas Considered for Project Funding
- Capital Projects
- Endowment Creation
Additional Considerations for Funding
- Proposals can be for either program activities or capital projects that benefit underserved residents of Vanderburgh County.
- Consideration will be given to organizations that demonstrate:
- Commitment to long-range planning, financial stability, and sustainability
- Sound plans to address ongoing or emerging issues identified by research
- Specific, realistic plans for program or project evaluation
- Desire to promote collaboration among organizations or institutions to prevent duplication of services
- Project methodology utilizing preventative strategies for addressing the issues and solving problems
- Evidence of organizational planning and management
Funding Information
- The 2024 Impact Grant Award will be for $30,000.
- Funded programs and projects must begin within six months of the award and be completed within two years from the date the grant is received.
Eligibility Criteria
The Men’s Fund of Vanderburgh County welcomes funding requests from nonprofit organizations deemed tax-exempt under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, and from governmental agencies serving Vanderburgh County. Nonprofit organizations that are not classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity may be considered provided the proposal is charitable , supports a community need, and meets the criteria described on this page. In such cases, the applicant organization will be required to obtain a fiscal sponsor. Past recipients of the Impact Grant must wait two years before applying again.
For more information, visit Vanderburgh Community Foundation.
