The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County is accepting applications for its Rapid Response Grants.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
State: Indiana
County: Monroe County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/10/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The goal of this competitive funding tier is to prioritize responsiveness and flexibility—to help organizations build capacity, improve sustainability, and enhance the services they provide to the community.
Focus Areas
- Rapid Response Grants will be awarded to organizations already engaged in important community-based work that need timely support to stabilize operations, respond to increased demand, or capitalize on immediate growth opportunities.
- Funding is intended for practical organizational needs that can be addressed in a short time frame. Examples of anticipated funding requests include technology upgrades, equipment and vehicles, facility improvements, staffing support, and other operational investments. Tier 2 grants will provide options for programmatic investments.
Funding Information
- Total Funds Available: Up to $500,000 in this tier
- $20,000 to $75,000 per proposal
Grant Period
9 months
Eligibility Criteria
Grants will be awarded to organizations serving Monroe County, Indiana. These include:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits and organizations that are exempt from filing for a 501(c)(3) status, such as units of government, school corporations, and religious organizations. (Grants awarded to religious organizations must be for programs or projects that are non-proselytizing and do not promote religious doctrine or instruction.)
- In limited situations, the Community Foundation may also grant to other types of mission-aligned organizations that serve a charitable purpose but do not have 501(c)(3) status, including other types of nonprofits and for-profits.
Selection Criteria
Grant evaluation criteria will consider the following:
- Alignment with program purpose: The request clearly supports organizational capacity, sustainability, or readiness to meet community needs.
- Urgency and timeliness: The funding addresses an immediate need, time-sensitive challenge, or growth opportunity.
- Community benefit: The proposed investment will meaningfully strengthen services or outcomes for Monroe County residents.
- Feasibility & readiness: The proposed use of funds is realistic and achievable given the timeline and amount requested.
- Potential for impact: The grant is likely to strengthen the organization, make it more effective, or improve its ability to serve the community.
- Financial reasonableness: The budget is appropriate, proportional, and justified for the proposed need.
- Overall competitiveness: The proposal stands out in terms of relevance, readiness, and impact.
For more information, CFBMC.
