CFCC Competitive Community Grants
Funding Amount
Varies; recent awards ranged from ~$5,000 to $25,000+
Deadline
December 1, 2026
237 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
CFCC Competitive Community Grants
Overview: The Community Foundation of Crawford County offers competitive grant funding for charitable nonprofit organizations and programs serving Crawford County residents. Grants support both general purpose and education initiatives.
Geographic Scope: Crawford County, Indiana; organizations do not need to have offices in Crawford County if they provide services to Crawford County residents
Eligible Applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations whose grant purpose serves Crawford County residents
Focus Areas:
Grant Categories:
1. Open/Unrestricted Grants: General purpose community grants
2. Education Grants: Grants specifically for educational initiatives
Recent Award Examples (2022-2023):
Funding Available:
Contact:
Program Background: CFCC founded in April 1998; has awarded more than $8 million in grants for programs/projects supporting Crawford County children and youth, education, housing, health and human services, the environment, technology advancements, literacy and the arts; currently manages more than 100 charitable funds
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Contact CFCC for Questions: Call (812) 365-2900 or email lfraime@cf-cc.org if unsure about project/program eligibility
2. Obtain Application: Download from www.CF-CC.org or request via email
3. Complete Application: Provide detailed information about proposed program/project
4. Submit Application: Return completed application to CFCC office
- Application cycle opens: October 9 (typical)
- Application deadline: December 1 (typical)
- Funding notification: Following review period
Timeline
- Grant committee reviews and evaluates each proposal
- Committee meets to discuss awards
- Applications evaluated on need, impact, and alignment with funder's priorities
- Committee composed of CFCC Board members and community volunteers
Evaluation Process
- New or expanding programs
- Equipment or supplies needed to deliver services
- Staff or volunteer training
- Conference or workshop expenses
- Special certification programs
- Out-of-school time education
- New collaborative ventures
- Programs addressing arts, women and girls, education, community development, and other focus areas
Eligible Project/Program Types
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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