Community Good Grants Program

Community Good Grants Program

Geographic Scope: Daviess County, Indiana (with similar programs available through affiliate community foundations in Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties)

Program Description: The Community Foundation accepts funding requests once each year according to an annual grant cycle. Grants are normally given as one-time support of a project. Additional support for expansions or outgrowths of an initial project may be considered.

Funding Source: Grants are made possible by Community Good Unrestricted Funds and Field of Interest Funds.

Grant Cycle Details

• Grant cycle runs from June through October each year
• Applications accepted from June announcement date through August deadline
• Applications submitted after deadline will not be considered
• Award notifications provided in writing no later than November 1

Eligibility

• Eligible Organizations:
- Nonprofit organizations deemed tax-exempt under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code - Governmental agencies serving the county - Nonprofit organizations not classified as 501(c)(3) public charity may be considered if the project is charitable and supports a community need (may require fiscal sponsor)

Program Areas Considered for Funding

• Arts and Culture
• Community Development
• Education
• Health
• Human Services
• Other Civic Endeavors (Environment, Recreation, and Youth Development)

Program Areas NOT Considered for Funding

• Religious organizations for religious purposes
• Political parties or campaigns
• Endowment creation or debt reduction
• Operating costs not directly related to the program/project
• Capital campaigns
• Annual appeals or membership contributions
• Travel requests for groups or individuals (bands, sports teams, classes)

Orientation Meetings

New prospective grant applicants are invited to schedule a meeting with Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact to receive an overview of the funding opportunity and ask specific questions.

Reporting

A final report at project completion may be required by organizations whose applications are approved for funding.

Contact Information:

Phone: 812-429-1191

Address: 20 NW 3rd Street, Suite 820, Evansville, IN 47708

Important Note: No lobbying or soliciting of grants committee members or board members is permitted.