Request for Applications for Community Grantmaking Fund (Indiana)

The Community Grantmaking Fund awards grants to nonprofit organizations for charitable projects and programs that address today’s needs and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges.

Donor Name: Community Foundation DeKalb County

State: Indiana

County: DeKalb County (IN)

City: Garrett

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 10/01/2022

Details:

The Community Foundation awards grants from several funds through a competitive process. Applicants submit grant proposals through the secured online grants portal and the foundation will consider funding from one or more of these funds.

The Foundation accepts proposals from organizations who are located in, or do work in DeKalb County, Indiana.

Focus Areas

Early Childhood Development Fund awards grants to enhance the quality of childcare programs and/or early childhood development programs.
- Examples of possible Early Childhood Development Fund grants:
  - Professional development opportunities for staff.
  - Education and training for board members.
  - Early childhood development education and information for parents.
  - Education and outreach to the community on the importance of early childhood learning.
Safe Child Fund supports programs that serve children who may be vulnerable due to abuse, disability, or illness.
Wyatt Memorial Fund awards grants to four organizations named by the donors. The fund also makes grants to support other charitable work that benefits the residents of Garrett, Indiana.
- The Wyatt Memorial Fund awards annual grants to four nonprofit organizations that were named by the donors:
  - Boy Scouts/Anthony Wayne Council
  - Alliance Industries
  - City of Garrett, Indiana (for public purposes)
Community Grantmaking Fund and Kenneth A. Boseker Memorial Fund award grants for a wide variety of charitable purposes.
- Grants from both funds support a wide variety of community programs. Grants are awarded for charitable programs and projects that address:
  - Arts & Culture
  - Community Development
  - Education, Environment
  - Health
  - Human Services
  - Youth Development.