CFSI: Community Assist Grants

CFSI: Community Assist Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: February 23, 2026

Summary

The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana offers Community Assist Grants to support projects that positively impact local communities in Clark and Floyd Counties. These grants provide funding between $1,000 and $5,000 for nonprofits engaged in community service. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) public charities in good standing to be eligible. The program aligns with the community's identified needs and encourages sustainable charitable efforts, ensuring donations create lasting benefits.

Overview

Vision Statement To be the partner and trusted resource for philanthropy in our community, providing stewardship of charitable intent so the impact of generosity will last for generations. Mission Statement To build enduring charitable resources used to positively impact our community by: Serving as a partner and resource for donors, their advisors, and area nonprofits.Making it simple for donors to fulfill their individual goals in giving back.Providing stewardship of donor gifts and charitable intent for generations to come.Fulfilling a leadership role on important community issues. Our Values Integrity/Ethical Behavior – Do the right thing every time Stewardship – Preserve donor intent and charitable value across generations Excellence – Exceed expectations in all we do Passion – Love what we do; believe what we do makes a real difference Leadership – Know our community and its needs; act on that knowledge Donor Service – Create an environment of personal engagement and fulfillment of charitable wishes for each donor Community Assist Grants The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana’s Community Assist Grants fund small requests to support projects, programs, or activities that will positively impact the community served by the nonprofit. Requests must align with the identified areas of need in the 2021 Assessment of Needs and Priorities in Clark and Floyd Counties, which explores the community’s aspirations for building on its assets to address the area’s highest priorities and greatest challenges. The year-round program is intended to serve nonprofits in both Clark and Floyd counties in Indiana, with one-time funding requests between $1,000 – $5,000 accepted quarterly.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations that: Are a 501c(3) public charity in good standing with the IRS, or charitable projects that are fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) public charity in good standing with the IRS.Serve Clark and/or Floyd Counties in Indiana.Organizations that have received grants through other CFSI competitive grant programs within the last 12 months are eligible to apply for this program so long as they are in good standing and compliant with their current grant agreement and reporting requirements.