Applications are now being accepted for the Bontrager Family Foundation Grant.
Donor Name: Bontrager Family Foundation
State: Indiana
County: Elkhart County (IN)
Town: Middlebury
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/31/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Bontrager Family Foundation continues this tradition. Guided by family members, the foundation makes grants that reflect the Bontrager values and heritage, focusing on faith, family, and community. Working with staff from the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, the family reviews and recommends grants that make a measurable difference in the region—particularly in and around Middlebury, Indiana.
Giving Priorities
The Bontrager Family Foundation supports organizations and projects that align with the following values:
- Christian faith-based initiatives
- Youth and family programs
- The Middlebury community and surrounding area.
Funding Information
- Typical grant amounts range from $1,500 to $30,000.
- Average grant amount is $14,000.
Who Can Apply?
To be considered, organizations must:
- Be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity
- Serve residents of Elkhart County, with a strong preference for projects rooted in the Middlebury area.
Ineligibility
- Individuals
- Fundraising events
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) status
- Political or lobbying activity.
For more information, visit CFEC.
