CFSI: Emergency Grants

The CFSI Emergency Grants program, managed by the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana, aims to assist 501(c)(3) organizations facing unforeseen emergencies. Grants are designed to address urgent community needs that arise suddenly, requiring a response within 45 days. This initiative ensures that vital missions are sustained, particularly in Clark and Floyd Counties, while upholding the foundation's commitment to integrity, stewardship, and donor service.

We know that sometimes things come up unexpectedly and your organization may meet the criteria to receive an Emergency Grant.
Prospective grantees are encouraged to apply for grants from the Foundation through the Community Grant Program or Spring Youth Philanthropy Council Grant Cycle. Emergency Grant requests will only be considered by the Foundation if it is determined by the Foundation that:

Eligibility

Grants from the Community Foundation must meet legal and tax requirements and may be made only to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and qualifying programs.Schools, religious organizations, some civic organizations and local government units may be exempt from this requirement. In specific situations and with advance approval the Foundation may, from time to time, issue a grant to a non-501c3 public charity or exempt organization for which it must undertake expenditure responsibility in order to meet legal and tax requirements, but this exception does not include grants made through the Community Grants Program, Youth Philanthropy Council Spring Grant Cycle, or Emergency Grants.Emergency grants will only be made to organizations serving Clark & Floyd Counties.