CFMC: Impact Grants

The CFMC Community Impact Grants support charitable projects in Morgan County, providing funding for initiatives that address pressing community needs. With priorities in K-12 mental health, workforce development, and quality of life improvements, this responsive grant program encourages innovative solutions. Applicants do not need to be 501(c)(3) charities, but must serve the general population and adhere to non-discrimination policies. The program aims to strengthen community impact through visionary grant proposals and ongoing support.

CFMC Community Impact Grants offer financial assistance for charitable programs and projects serving Morgan County. Our 2025 Community Impact Grant is a responsive grant program designed to be open-ended allowing for nonprofits and charitable groups to apply for funding to help meet the needs and missions of their organization in order to serve Morgan County. Our goal is to help fund a project/program/initiative that will propel your organization and our county forward.
Impact Grant Funding
Impact Grants provide funding for innovative projects and initiatives that bring transformative solutions to our community’s most pressing needs.
The following will be priority funding areas:
K-12 Mental HealthK-12WorkforceDevelopmentQuality of Life to improve the following:NeighborhoodEnvironment o EconomicStabilityEducationHealthcare and FoodCommunityInvolvement
What the CFMC Expects From Partner Organizations
Visionary Funding and Grant Requests: We want to read inspired applications with imaginative ideas for how to positively impact Morgan County. We may contact applicants requesting more clarification or more detailed information.Timeliness: Applicants must submit all required materials by the deadline; late applications will not be accepted.Grant Agreement Adherence: Upon being awarded a grant, recipients must establish a grant agreement with the CFMC. If your budget or plan changes, the grant agreement must be reapproved and amended. Any unused grant money must be returned.Meeting Attendance: Throughout the year, Impact Grantees will be required to attend various seminars and meetings as part of the grant program.Thorough Final Reports: We expect typed reports that show us exactly how the money was used and how it made a difference in the community. This includes measured outcomes and well-tracked data. An extension of time to submit the report is permitted only with written approval prior to the deadline. Grantees may also be asked to provide photos or other media for publicity purposes.Candor: As your partner, we need to know about your successes and struggles, and we always welcome your feedback.
What Partner Organizations Can Expect From the CFMC
Ongoing Support: We want to help you deliver a strong application and an even stronger impact to Morgan County. From before the application deadline to after the final report, feel free to communicate with us.Feedback: We can provide feedback before you submit your application, and if your request is not funded, we are happy to discuss ways to strengthen future applications. We want to enhance the collective capacity of all organizations serving Morgan County.Visits From CFMC Staff and Board Members:You can also expect visits from us, as we want to experience your work in action too.Equal Opportunity: The Community Foundation operates without discrimination as to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, ancestry, religion, medical condition or any other basis in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The Community Foundation will award grants only to organizations who also exhibit a commitment to non-discrimination.
Tips for Strong Applications
Partner with another agency or organization to leverage resources and areas of expertiseLook for less conventional ways to address issues or seek opportunitiesRevamp a current project or build on programs in other communities that are workingEngage your stakeholders in the process of exploring new directions and opportunities; involve people with a variety of perspectives that might lead to novel ideas or solutions Share evidence that show your current impactDetermine the administrative costs associated with adequately monitoring program effectiveness, and include them in your proposal

Eligibility

Who/What is Eligible:Applicants do not have to be 501(c)(3) public charities; however, the applicant program/project must be charitable and serve the general population/be open to the public for Morgan County.
Applicants must be in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Office of the Indiana Secretary of State of IN, and any other pertinent governing body.
Projects/programs/initiative must not discriminate in terms of provision, and the applicant organization must not discriminate in staffing or hiring decisions.
Funds must be used specifically for the purposes stated in your application.

Ineligibility

Who/What is Ineligible:Government agencies.
Fundraising events (galas, golf tournaments, walk-a-thons, etc.)
Projects directed at promoting a specific religion.
Organizations or initiatives that discriminate based on race, sex, color, age, religion, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status, military service/veteran status, or any other category protected under state or local law.
Political campaigns or initiatives aimed at promoting a particular political party or candidate.
Post-event, after-the-fact situations or debt retirement.
Funding for endowments.
Classroom grants.
Bands, sports teams or other groups without a philanthropic project.