The Community Foundation of Elkhart County is seeking applications for Emergency Grants.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Elkhart County
State: Indiana
County: Elkhart County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: All Time
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Emergency grants are designed to help nonprofits respond to urgent, unforeseen events that could disrupt their stability or hinder their ability to carry out their mission. These requests are reviewed quickly so organizations can continue serving the community when it matters most.
Funding Information
Grant range: $250 to $25,000
Qualifications
Emergency grants may support urgent needs such as:
- Natural or accidental disasters (fire, flood, etc.)
- Theft or damage of essential equipment
- Facility issues that prevent program operation
- Sudden equipment failure threatening services or programming
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofit organizations that serve Elkhart County.
Ineligibility
Emergency grants are not intended for:
- Long-term funding gaps or a gradual decline in support
- Bridge funding while waiting for government reimbursement
- Starting new programs or initiatives
- Building or grounds projects for churches (except when services are provided to the broader community e.g. preschool)
- Food requests
- They also cannot cover problems due to lack of planning, such as:
- Letting a lease expire without securing alternate space
- Over-reliance on a small donor base without a sustainability plan
- Unpaid taxes or recurring budget deficits
- Construction projects with inadequate contingency planning
- Equipment failure due to missed maintenance or replacement planning
For more information, visit Community Foundation of Elkhart County.
