Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF): Traditional Grant
Funding Amount
US $200 - US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Quarterly
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Required status
- Tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- 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
The Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF) offers Traditional Grants aimed at enhancing the quality of life for Adams County residents. Nonprofit organizations providing services to the community can apply for funding between $200 and $5,000. Priority is given to collaborative grant requests during the Spring/April cycle. Eligible projects may include those in arts, human services, economic development, education, and community improvement, with a focus on sustainable impact for future generations.
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
To include but not limited to projects associated with these leadership projects.
Arts and CultureHuman ServicesEconomic DevelopmentEducationCommunity Improvement
Traditional Grants
Submitted by one nonprofit organizationAmount requested typically ranges from $200 - $5,000
Eligibility
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 Inc 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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Community development
- Arts
- Human services
- Education
Categories
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