How much funding does BRCFSC Community Grants provide?

BRCFSC Community Grants provides US $2,500 - US $25,000 in funding.

Who is eligible for BRCFSC Community Grants?

Geography: Serving Shelby County residents will be considered.

How often is BRCFSC Community Grants offered?

BRCFSC Community Grants runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected March 1, 2027.

BRCFSC Community Grants

Blue River Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Arts Healthcare Grants Grants for Education

Funding Amount

US $2,500 - US $25,000

Deadline

March 1, 2027

137 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: March 1, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

From the program guidelines: “One BRCF grant application cycle is offered in the areas of Art & Culture, Health, Education, Social Service & Civic programs/projects each year.”

Can we apply?

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Geography

Serving Shelby County residents will be considered

Other requirements

Organization must have adequate accounting procedures in order to be considered for grants.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Eligible organizations must demonstrate sound accounting practices, while projects already in progress or focused on travel or political campaigns are ineligible.
Not eligible: Projects that have already been started or completed will not be considered nor will previously incurred debts.
Not eligible: Travel for educational or other purposes will not be considered.
Not eligible: Projects which are considered part of a regular school curriculum will not be covered.
Not eligible: Grants will not be made to create or augment organizational endowments or annual campaign drives.
Not eligible: Political campaigns are not eligible for grants.
Not eligible: General operating support is not typically eligible.
Not eligible: Occasionally, we may provide general operating support for a
Not eligible: new or pilot program.
Not eligible: BRCF does
Not eligible: not award grants to individuals.

Overview

The BRCFSC Community Grants, offered by the Blue River Community Foundation, support projects in Art & Culture, Health, Education, and Social Services for Shelby County residents. These grants are funded through various unrestricted family and interest funds, promoting initiatives that address beautification, youth support, and disability services. Eligible organizations must demonstrate sound accounting practices, while projects already in progress or focused on travel or political campaigns are ineligible. This competitive grant cycle encourages community-driven development.

These grants are made from a number of unrestricted family funds, field of interest funds, and the BRCF Community Endowment Fund. Grants are awarded through a competitive application process. One BRCF grant application cycle is offered in the areas of Art & Culture, Health, Education, Social Service & Civic programs/projects each year.
Field of interest funds are also included in this grant application process. These funds cover the following areas of interest: beautification, at risk youth or abused and neglected youth, persons with disabilities, and recreation.

Eligibility

Only projects or programs serving Shelby County residents will be considered.
Organization must have adequate accounting procedures in order to be considered for grants.

Ineligibility

Projects that have already been started or completed will not be considered nor will previously incurred debts.
Travel for educational or other purposes will not be considered.
Projects which are considered part of a regular school curriculum will not be covered.

Grants will not be made to create or augment organizational endowments or annual campaign drives.Political campaigns are not eligible for grants.General operating support is not typically eligible.Occasionally, we may provide general operating support for a
new or pilot program.BRCF does
not award grants to individuals.

What Blue River Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 50
Total given: $3.55M
Median grant: $18K
Range: $5,521–$799K

By dollars: Indiana >99%, Tennessee <1%, Nevada <1%. Top recipient cities: Shelbyville, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Greenfield, IN.
18% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
16% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Boys and Girls Club of Shelby County · Shelbyville, IN

Fund distribution

$799K
Healthy Shelby County · Shelbyville, IN

Operating support

$692K
Early Learning Shelby County · Shelbyville, IN

Facility expenses

$544K
Shelby Co Players · Shelbyville, IN

Capital campaign

$336K
Scuffy · Shelbyville, IN

Campaign support

$124K