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Community Benefit Capital Grants

NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH SERVICES INC

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Benefit Capital Grants

Funder: North Central Health Services Inc (NCHS)

Overview: NCHS accepts unsolicited requests from qualified nonprofit organizations seeking financial support for capital projects related to health and the development of healthy communities. NCHS has awarded over $100 million in grants since 1993-1999, supporting healthcare and community services across eight Indiana counties.

Geographic Scope

Benton
Carroll
Clinton
Fountain
Montgomery
Tippecanoe
Warren
White

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants:

Tax-exempt nonprofit organizations classified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
Organizations with at least two years of financial history and financial statements
Organizations operating in one or more of the eight eligible Indiana counties

Ineligible applicants:

Individuals

Foundations or endowments

Religious organizations

Political organizations

Public or private educational institutions

Municipalities or organizations with taxing authority

Non-501(c)(3) organizations

Ineligible Funding Categories

Grant administration expenses, overhead, or other indirect costs
Operational expenses
Debt reduction or retirement
Reimbursement for purchases or projects already started or completed
Improvement of properties not owned by the eligible applicant organization
Repair or replacement of predictably obsolescent capital items
Annual appeals, membership, or fundraising drives
Special events such as parades, dinners, festivals, or sporting events

Funding Priorities

NCHS prioritizes funding for capital grants addressing needs identified by the 2024 River Bend Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment and the 2024 NCHS Community Health Needs Assessment Implementation Plan.

Preferred criteria for funding include:

Enhance health outcomes and develop healthy communities

Create opportunities for sustainable and significant long-term impacts

Have broad community support and sponsorship

Encourage creativity and collaboration among organizations

Efficiently utilize limited resources

Leverage funding opportunities

Build capacity, improve, or expand existing programs that address demonstrated unmet community needs

Evaluation Criteria

Authentic collaborations
Financial sustainability
Proven outcomes and impact
Strong leadership
Broad community support

Review Criteria Details

Proven Success

Clear mission and clearly defined outcomes

Proven success achieving organizational goals and positive outcomes for target population

Demonstrated ability to measure success and impact

Collaboration

Coordinates and collaborates with other organizations to increase impact and avoid duplicative service

For requests over $250,000: demonstrated community support by raising minimum 10% or more from other funders

Effective Operations

Fiscal responsibility

Appropriate staff, internal systems, and board leadership

Sustainability

Demonstrated ability to sustain resources necessary to maintain work

Contact Information

Michelle Kreinbrook Director of Community Benefit and Outreach North Central Health Services, Inc. 2900 North River Road West Lafayette, IN 47906 Phone: (765) 423-1604 Email: [email protected]

How to Apply

Application Process

Letter of Inquiry Submission

Letters of inquiry for capital grant requests are accepted year-round

Initial contact encouraged before submission: (765) 423-1604

Step 1: Submit Letter of Inquiry
Include the following in your letter:
1. Concise description of the organization
2. Statement of the problem or need to be addressed
3. Explanation of the project or proposed solution
4. Estimated total cost of the project
5. Description of any existing financial or organizational partners
6. Amount requested from NCHS

Submit letter of inquiry to:
North Central Health Services, Inc.
Attn: Michelle Kreinbrook, Director of Community Benefit and Outreach
2900 North River Road
West Lafayette, IN 47906

Step 2: Initial Review

Upon receipt, initial review determines whether request meets NCHS capital grant funding guidelines and priorities

Written notification of initial determination

If approved for further evaluation, you will be informed of application opportunities

Step 3: Complete Full Application
If approved for further evaluation, complete a grant application and provide the following:

Bids, Quotes, Drawings, & Appraisals

Building projects: Provide drawings and final contractor bid

Renovation projects: Provide final contractor bid and drawings (if applicable)

Equipment requests: Provide vendor quotes

Building acquisition requests: Provide appraisal and inspection report

Land acquisition requests: Provide at least one independent appraisal report

Financial Statements (based on request amount)

Requests under $25,000: Internal, present-year financial statements

Requests $25,000–$250,000: Internal, present-year financial statements AND external compilation, financial review, or audit of prior year's financial statements

Requests over $250,000: Internal, present-year financial statements AND external, complete audit of prior year's financial statements

Note: For requests over $250,000, organization must demonstrate community support by raising minimum 10% or more from other funders

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