Funding Amount

US $400 - US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Geography

  • In Adams County, IN

Required status

  • Tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • website.
  • Grant request must serve all the collaborative organizations’ mission statements.
  • Non-profit organizations located outside of Adams County may apply if they provide programs or services to Adams County residents.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: The ACCF has a practice not to fund salaries, operational expenses, food for meetings, snacks, t-shirts, bricks and mortar/renovations.
  • Not eligible: No grant requests are acceptable that request funds for a previously conducted event or expenditure, prior to the scheduled grant cycle.

Overview

Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF): Collaborative Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Adams County Community Foundation Inc
Amount: US $400 - US $5,000
Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Summary

The Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF) prioritizes collaborative grant requests, funding projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Adams County, IN. These grants support initiatives in arts, education, and community improvement. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations serving the area, with amounts typically ranging from $400 to $5,000. This initiative fosters partnerships among nonprofits to address community needs effectively.

Overview

NOTE:  Collaborative Grant Requests will be given PRIORITY during the Spring/April grant review cycle. Our Mission Building partnerships between donors and community to enrich and enhance the quality of life in Adams County. Purpose The ACCF's purpose is to contribute to improving the quality of life in Adams County for this generation and generations to come. To do this, the ACCF funds projects through grant application cycles to nonprofit organizations that benefit our community. Project Types In all cases, grant requests must benefit Adams County, IN residents. To include but not limited to projects associated with these leadership projects. Arts and CultureHuman ServicesEconomic DevelopmentEducationCommunity Improvement Collaborative Grants Two or more nonprofit organizations come together for a common event/programOne organization takes lead to be responsible for grant paperworkAmount requested typically ranges from $400 - $5,000

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grant request must serve all the collaborative organizations’ mission statements.Nonprofit organizations or those organizations tax exempt status who provide services to Adams County, Indiana residents are eligible. Non-profit organizations located outside of Adams County may apply if they provide programs or services to Adams County residents.

Ineligibility

The ACCF has a practice not to fund salaries, operational expenses, food for meetings, snacks, t-shirts, bricks and mortar/renovations.No grant requests are acceptable that request funds for a previously conducted event or expenditure, prior to the scheduled grant cycle.

What Adams County Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
26
Total given
$482K
Median grant
$11K
Range
$5,100–$98K
  • By dollars: Indiana 100%. Top recipient cities: Decatur, IN; Berne, IN; Geneva, IN.
  • 38% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • St Josephs Catholic School · Decatur, IN

    Program/improvements

    $98K

  • South Adams JRSR High · Berne, IN

    Program/improvements

    $56K

  • Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church · Decatur, IN

    Operations

    $32K

  • Adams County Sheriff's Department · Decatur, IN

    Equipment

    $26K

  • St Paul's Lutheran Church · Decatur, IN

    Operations

    $26K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitsartseducationcommunity-developmentcommunity-services

Categories

Browse similar grants by category

Related Grants

Open grants from this funder and similar programs

Your AI grants department

Ready to apply for Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF): Collaborative Grant?

Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.

You found Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF): Collaborative Grant. Now let's win it.

Start writing