The BFO Community Collaborations Program aims to fund up to $2 million from 2026- 2030 supporting multi-sector partnerships that assess local needs, identify shared priorities, and build coordinated plans that improve health and wellness.
Donor Name: Being for Others
State: Indiana
County: Crawford County (IN), Daviess County (IN), Dubois County (IN), Martin County (IN), Orange County (IN), Perry County (IN), Pike County (IN), Spencer County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/27/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
Through the 6-3-9 Strategic Plan, BFO will fund at least six collaborations, with at least three implementation plans underway by 2029. Each collaboration will engage partners from different sectors — such as nonprofits, healthcare, local governments, education, and business — to address systemic barriers to health and wellness.
Collaborations must align with at least one BFO pillar and be located within at least one county within the BFO service region.
Funding & Term
Total Award: Up to $250,000 per collaboration; Duration: 3 years
Structure
- Year 1: $50,000 (facilitation or early implementation)
- Year 2: Up to $125,000 (implementation)
- Year 3: Up to $75,000 (implementation)
BFO serves as a strategic partner providing oversight and support throughout the process.
What they’re Looking For
Successful collaborations will:
- Include stakeholders from across the community representing various sectors.
- Demonstrate community engagement with data-driven planning leading to an implementation plan.
- Aim to shift systems — changing policies, practices, or community conditions.
- Commit to shared metrics and transparent evaluation.
- Leverage multiple funding sources.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, applicants/ projects must:
- Serve residents located within at least one Indiana county in the BFO service region.
- Align with at least one BFO grant pillar.
- Operate as a nonprofit, governmental entity, or a school.
- Not compete with services offered by Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.
For more information, visit BFO.
