How much funding does Community Grants provide?

Community Grants provides Requests up to $2,000 or over $2,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Grants?

The deadline is April 24, 2026.

Community Grants

Foundation Semi-annual Grants for Nonprofits Community Development Grants Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Fire Departments

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Funding Amount

Requests up to $2,000 or over $2,000

Deadline

April 24, 2026

16 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grants

Funder: Benton Community Foundation Inc

Geographic Scope: Benton County, Indiana and surrounding communities

Purpose: Open requests for projects that benefit the community. Grant dollars have addressed needs and explored new opportunities in the community.

Funding Categories:

Requests up to $2,000: Rolling monthly deadlines (1st of each month), notification within 45 days

Requests over $2,000: Two annual cycles

Eligibility:

Projects must be for 501(c)(3) organizations or government entities

Must benefit Benton County or local communities

What They Fund:

Community development projects

Health and well-being initiatives

Educational programs

Fire department equipment and maintenance

Youth programs

Library services

Recreation programs

Application Requirements:

Description of project and timeline

Total project cost and amount requested

Desired outcomes with data and description

List of community partners involved

Letter of permission from governing body (board, council, superintendent, etc.)

For 501(c)(3): Copy of IRS Determination Letter

May need to host site visit

Final report required within 30 days of project conclusion

Contact:
Benton Community Foundation
PO Box 351, Fowler, IN 47944
(765) 884-8022
andrea@bentoncf.org

Office Location: Demeter Building at 98 S 100 E, Fowler, IN

How to Apply

Application Process

Step 1: Letter of Intent (LOI)

Access the online BCF grant portal

Create a new account with organization name and federal tax ID #

Complete the Letter of Intent with information regarding your grant request

Step 2: Full Grant Application

Upon LOI approval, complete the full grant application online

Include:

- Description of the project and anticipated timeline
- Total cost of the project and amount requested from Foundation
- Explanation of desired outcomes with data and description
- List of community partners involved in the project
- Letter of permission to request grant signed by governing body (board, county council, superintendent, etc.)
- For 501(c)(3) organizations: Copy of IRS Determination Letter

Step 3: Site Visit (if required)

May be asked to submit additional information

May be asked to host a site visit

Step 4: Final Report

If approved, submit final report within 30 days of project conclusion

Deadlines and Notifications:

Grant Cycle 1: Deadline April 24 @ 5pm; Notification by mid-June

Grant Cycle 2: Deadline September 25 @ 5pm; Notification by mid-November

Small Grants (up to $2,000): Deadline 1st of each month; Notification within 45 days

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