How much funding does Collaborative Impact Grant Program provide?

Collaborative Impact Grant Program provides Varies; examples include $150,000 over three years and $50,000 one-time in funding.

When is the deadline for Collaborative Impact Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Collaborative Impact Grant Program?

Eligible applicants: Howard County, Indiana; Howard County nonprofit organizations; Projects pursued in partnership with other local nonprofits.

How often is Collaborative Impact Grant Program offered?

Collaborative Impact Grant Program is described as a one-time opportunity.

Collaborative Impact Grant Program

Community Foundation of Howard County

Foundation One-time Grants for Nonprofits Capacity Building Grants Community Development Grants Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

Varies; examples include $150,000 over three years and $50,000 one-time

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Howard County, Indiana
Howard County nonprofit organizations
Projects pursued in partnership with other local nonprofits

Overview

A one-time grant program designed to encourage nonprofit organizations to collaborate on projects addressing community needs. Part of the Foundation's Nonprofit Sustainability Program developed in response to challenges in the funding landscape.

Program Background

Inception: Emerged from a 2023 forum with local nonprofit leaders discussing funding landscape changes
Purpose: Develop strategies for long-term sustainability of nonprofits in Howard County
Strategy: Encourage nonprofits to "think big and collaborate" when pursuing funding

Geographic Scope

Howard County, Indiana

Unity for Impact

Total Award: $150,000 over three years
Objective: Enhance marketing efforts and visibility of four partnering agencies to attract new donors and increase financial support
Lead Partner: Family Service Association of Howard County Inc.
Collaborating Partners:
- Project Access
- Minority Health Alliance
- Howard County Food Access Alliance
Significance: Allows nonprofits to pool resources and overcome financial/operational challenges of maintaining individual full-time marketing staff

Bridges Mini-Golf

Total Award: $50,000 (one-time)
Objective: Construction of miniature golf course in Highland Park operated by Bridges Outreach; serves as social enterprise providing employment for local youth
Lead Partner: Bridges Outreach
Collaborating Partners:
- City of Kokomo
- Kokomo Parks & Recreation
- Play (partnering organization)
Impact: Provides work experience in nonprofit environment and generates both social impact and financial returns

Selection Process

Competitive process
Special committee facilitated by the Community Foundation
Emphasis on collaborative partnerships

Eligibility

Howard County nonprofit organizations
Projects pursued in partnership with other local nonprofits

Contact Information

Community Foundation of Howard County
Phone: 765-454-7298
Email: todd@cfhoward.org
Address: 215 W Sycamore St, Kokomo, IN 46901
Website: www.cfhoward.org

What Community Foundation of Howard County actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 98
Total given: $3.45M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,084–$307K

By dollars: Indiana 98%, Missouri <1%, Tennessee <1%. Top recipient cities: Kokomo, IN; Frankfort, IN; Delphi, IN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Kokomo Rescue Mission · Kokomo, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$307K
Clinton Co Boys & Girls Club · Frankfort, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$180K
Camp Tecumseh · Brookston, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$166K
Kokomohoward County Arts League · Kokomo, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$160K
Family Service Association of Howard County Inc · Kokomo, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$160K