Funding Amount

US $5,000 - US $20,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The CFGFW Rising Together Grants: Inspiring Places Program aims to enhance community well-being by providing operational funding for initiatives that create engaging and energizing spaces. This program aligns with the Community Foundation's strategic 'Let’s Rise!' Vision Plan, which focuses on fostering connections among residents and visitors through various sectors such as arts and community development. Funded by the Paul Clarke Endowment and the Community Impact Fund, the grants are designed to support projects that positively impact the quality of life in the community.

Vision Plan resulted from rigorous strategic planning the Community Foundation embarked on in 2019. The Rising Together Grants align with our strategic plan and our vision for this Community to be a place where all our neighbors experience greater well-being and quality of life. These signature grants align with each pillar in our “Let’s Rise!” Vision Plan and are funded through the Paul Clarke Endowment and the Community Impact Fund. The grant cycle includes five windows; each window is aligned with a pillar. The Rising Together Grant Program is exclusively for operational funding.
We provide resources and support to create a community filled with spaces that engage, connect and energize residents and visitors. Examples of groups that fit within this category are arts, environment, and community development.

What Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
299
Total given
$12.95M
Median grant
$17K
Range
$5,066–$1.24M
  • By dollars: Indiana 78%, Ohio 7%, Tennessee 5%. Top recipient cities: Fort Wayne, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Huntertown, IN.
  • 28% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Stillwater Hospice · Fort Wayne, IN

    $1.24M

  • American Endowment Foundation · Hudson, OH

    $796K

  • St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church · Fort Wayne, IN

    $385K

  • Love One International · Brentwood, TN

    $350K

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of NE · Fort Wayne, IN

    $343K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Arts
  • Community development
  • Quality of life

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