The Community Foundation of Elkhart County is seeking applications for its Community Investment Grants program to improve the quality of life in Elkhart County by inspiring generosity.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Elkhart County
State: Indiana
County: Elkhart County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/15/2023
Grant Size: $25,000
Details:
Community Investment Grants are made from the unrestricted pool of resources at the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.
The Community Foundation has identified the following areas of emphasis for grantmaking:
- Early Childhood Development & Education
- K-12 Career Awareness & Exploration
- K-12 Internship & Apprenticeships
- Vibrant Downtowns
- Trails & Parks
Additionally, the Community Foundation will consider requests for initiatives to support youth and families, parents, vulnerable populations, talent attraction and retention, post-secondary education access, public art, and arts/culture events.
Funding Information
Grant committees review requests over $25,000 twice a year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Are you a 501(c)(3), School, Municipality, Governmental Unit, or Chamber of Commerce? Organizations classified as nonprofit tax-exempt public charities by the Internal Revenue Service serving residents of Elkhart County. Most will be identified as a 501(c)(3) under the IRS Tax Code, however, a few other institutions such as Schools, Municipalities, Governmental Units, and Chambers of Commerce may also qualify. Religious organizations are eligible to apply for programs that are non-proselytizing and do not promote religious doctrine or instruction.
- Is this application approved by the highest-ranking official in your organization?
- Example: Superintendent, Mayor, CEO or President Have you received grant funding from the Community Foundation in the Past?
- Is this request for a sponsorship of a fundraising event? If so, you will be directed to a Sponsorship page.
For more information, visit Community Foundation of Elkhart County.
