How much funding does CFSC: Community Funds - Small Project Grants provide?

CFSC: Community Funds - Small Project Grants provides Up to US $1,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for CFSC: Community Funds - Small Project Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is CFSC: Community Funds - Small Project Grants offered?

CFSC: Community Funds - Small Project Grants accepts applications on a rolling basis.

CFSC: Community Funds - Small Project Grants

Q: Who is eligible for CFSC: Community Funds - Small Project Grants?

Eligible applicants: Charitable projects and programs that benefit the residents of Switzerland County.

Community Foundation of Switzerland County Inc

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Small Grants for Nonprofits Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $1,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications can be submitted at any time throughout 2024 up until December 1st.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Charitable projects and programs that benefit the residents of Switzerland County

Other requirements

Grants will be made only to organizations that provide for a responsible fiscal agent and adequate accounting procedures.
Grants will be made only to organizations that are current on previous grant reporting requirements.
Grant recipients and fiscal agents will sign and abide by the respective conditions as set forth in the Foundation’s “Grant Agreement” and “Grant Report”.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Incomplete applications or applications submitted past the application deadline will not be considered.
Not eligible: All submitted applications are considered final and no revisions will be accepted without prior approval.
Not eligible: While the Community Foundation remains flexible in attempting to meet community needs, the following items generally are not funded:Acquisition of weapons, firearms or destructive devices as defined in the Indiana Code under IC 35-41-1-8 or IC 35-47-5-2-4.Annual appeals, sponsorships or membership…
Not eligible: Attempts to influence legislation or to intervene in any political campaign.
Not eligible: Endowments.
Not eligible: General Operating Expenses.
Not eligible: Individuals.
Not eligible: Purchases made prior to the grant being funded.
Not eligible: Debt reduction.
Not eligible: Religious purposes.
Not eligible: Travel or lodging expenses to enable individuals or groups to attend seminars or take trips

Overview

The Community Foundation of Switzerland County offers Small Project Grants for charitable programs benefiting local residents. Grants up to $1,500 can be applied for anytime in 2024 until December 1st. Applications are evaluated promptly, with funding decisions made within 15 days. Priority is given to projects that demonstrate cost-effectiveness, leverage additional funding, and foster community improvement and collaboration.

The Community Foundation of Switzerland County Inc. has multiple grants programs to serve the needs of our community. CFSCI awards grants to charitable programs and projects benefiting Switzerland County.
Small Project Grants are for requests that are $1,500 and under. Applications can be submitted at any time throughout 2024 up until December 1st. Decisions on funding will be made by CFSCI within 15 days of submission.

Eligibility

Grants will be made only to charitable projects and programs that benefit the residents of Switzerland County.Grants will be made only to organizations that provide for a responsible fiscal agent and adequate accounting proceduresGrants will be made only to organizations that are current on previous grant reporting requirements.Grant recipients and fiscal agents will sign and abide by the respective conditions as set forth in the Foundation’s “Grant Agreement” and “Grant Report”.

Ineligibility

Incomplete applications or applications submitted past the application deadline will not be considered. All submitted applications are considered final and no revisions will be accepted without prior approval.While the Community Foundation remains flexible in attempting to meet community needs, the following items generally are not funded:Acquisition of weapons, firearms or destructive devices as defined in the Indiana Code under IC 35-41-1-8 or IC 35-47-5-2-4.Annual appeals, sponsorships or membership contributions.Attempts to influence legislation or to intervene in any political campaign.Endowments.General Operating Expenses.Individuals.Purchases made prior to the grant being funded.Debt reduction.Religious purposes.Travel or lodging expenses to enable individuals or groups to attend seminars or take trips

What Community Foundation of Switzerland County Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 11
Total given: $517K
Median grant: $11K
Range: $5,200–$377K

By dollars: Indiana 100%. Top recipient cities: Vevay, IN; Lawrenceburg, IN; Patriot, IN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
55% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Incompass Healthcare · Lawrenceburg, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$377K
Town of Patriot · Patriot, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$33K
Community Foundation of Switzerland CO · Vevay, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$26K
Switzerland County Government · Vevay, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$25K
Girls Inc of Jefferson County · Madison, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$12K