CFCC Competitive Community Grants

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:

• Arts-specific programs
• Women and girls initiatives
• Equipment or supplies for service delivery
• Special certification programs
• Conference or workshop expenses for program implementation
• Out-of-school time education
• New or expanding programs
• Staff or volunteer training
• New collaborative ventures
• Specific nonprofit programs
• Community development
• Education
• Housing
• Health and human services
• Environment
• Technology advancements
• Literacy

Grant Categories:

1. Open/Unrestricted Grants: General purpose community grants
2. Education Grants: Grants specifically for educational initiatives

Recent Award Examples (2022-2023):

• Boys & Girls Club of Harrison-Crawford Counties ($5,000+ for club safety)
• CHOICES Life Resource Center (tech for parenting resource program)
• Crawford County Solid Waste Management District (electronics amnesty days)
• English Food Pantry (refrigeration needs)
• Personal Counseling Services (mental health services in Crawford County jail)
• South Crawford Elementary School (positive behavior supports)
• West Crawford Elementary School (playground equipment and PBIS equipment)
• Vincennes University Jasper Campus Foundation (scholastic excellence award)

Funding Available:

• 2022-2023: Total of $87,971 awarded across 13 nonprofits
• Unrestricted grants: $21,977 to 6 nonprofits
• Education grants: $65,994 to 7 nonprofits

Contact:

• Phone: (812) 365-2900
• Email: lfraime@cf-cc.org or cf-cc@cf-cc.org
• Organization: Community Foundation of Crawford County
• Address: 4030 East Goodman Ridge Road, Marengo, Indiana, 47140
• Website: www.cf-cc.org
• Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
• Executive Director: Christine Harbeson (charbeson@cf-cc.org)

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

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

Timeline

• Application cycle opens: October 9 (typical)
• Application deadline: December 1 (typical)
• Funding notification: Following review period

Evaluation Process

• 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

Eligible Project/Program Types

• 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