The Wayne County Foundation is seeking applications for its 2022 Grant Program to foster and encourage private philanthropic giving, enhance the spirit of community, and improve the quality of life in the Wayne County, Indiana, area now and for future generations.
Donor Name: Wayne County Foundation
State: Indiana
County: Wayne County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/04/2022
Grant Size: $10,000
Details:
The Foundation funds organizations, programs, projects, and initiatives that seek to improve the quality of life in Wayne County, Indiana, and enhance the spirit of the Wayne County community.
They are especially interested in proposals that:
- Address a community problem or special project of some significance in a way not already being attempted or already being funded by some other means
- Present an innovative and practical approach to a community problem or project
- Promote collaborative relationships between organizations in order to most effectively leverage resources and reduce duplication of services
- Have a broad reach, as represented by the number of people involved or affected, and/or demonstrates a significant importance or depth of impact to those who are involved or affected
- Set forth a work plan which shows an ability to achieve the project’s goal
- Demonstrate sustainability for projects or programs that are to be ongoing
- Give evidence of the qualifications and stability of the organization applying
- Offer a program that is new, previously facilitated, or ongoing effort.
Funding Information
The Foundation will also feature streamlined processes for nonprofit capacity building funding (up to $10,000), mini grants (up to $5,000), and crisis grants (up to $5,000).
Eligibility Criteria
In order to receive funding, applicants must be a 501(c)3 organization operating in Wayne County, Indiana, or an organization whose project serves a very broad segment of the community. Priority consideration is given to projects which:
- Address a community problem or special project of some significance for which funding is needed but not available through the organization’s regular budget;
- Present an innovative and practical approach to a community problem or project;
- Show evidence of the qualifications and stability of the applicant organization.
For more information, visit Wayne County Foundation.
