CFSI: Emergency Grants

CFSI: Emergency Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
Last Updated: February 14, 2026

Summary

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.

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 Emergency Grants 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: The request is time-sensitive in nature and could not have been predicted or reasonably planned for and a response for the emergency is needed in 45 days or less.The request is to support a true community emergency need or an emergency need of an agency, such as essential equipment repairs, that would prevent it from carrying out its primary mission.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.