The Wayne County Foundation is accepting applications from qualified charitable organizations operating in the public interest and providing benefit to the citizens of Wayne County, Indiana.
Donor Name: Wayne County Foundation
State: Indiana
County: Wayne County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/29/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
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.
Types of Projects can be funded
The fund 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 other means.
- Present an innovative and practical approach to a community problem or project.
- Promote collaborative relationships between organizations to leverage resources and reduce duplication of services most effectively.
- 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.
Funding Information
Requests must be a minimum of $25,000 for a program/project grant to respect the applicant’s time required for the proposal.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to receive funding, applicants must be a 501(c)3 organization operating in or serving Wayne County, Indiana. 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 WCF.
