Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF): Collaborative Grant

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.

NOTE:  Collaborative Grant Requests will be given PRIORITY during the Spring/April grant review cycle.
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

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.