How much funding does Community Impact Grant provide?

Community Impact Grant provides $2,501 - $7,500 in funding.

Community Impact Grant

WESTERN INDIANA COMMUNITY

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Funding Amount

$2,501 - $7,500

Deadline

July 15, 2026

98 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Impact Grant

Award Amount: $2,501 - $7,500

Geographic Scope: Fountain County (Attica, Covington, Southeast Fountain school corporation boundaries) and Vermillion County

Focus Areas: Health, charitable service, education, cultural affairs, and community improvement

Eligibility:

Tax exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code

Non-501(c)(3) organizations with charitable causes

Organizations serving Fountain or Vermillion Counties

Organizations must be in good standing with the Community Foundation

What WICF Will Fund:

Startup costs for new programs

One-time projects

Capital needs beyond an organization's capabilities

Projects that affect a broad scope of people

Projects that fill a gap in service or meet a need

Projects that enable an organization to better serve people of Fountain or Vermillion Counties

Projects that demonstrate cooperation or partnership with other organizations when possible

What WICF Will NOT Fund:

Projects that do not affect people locally

"Third party" projects (e.g., someone wanting to bring a performance to schools without receiving invitations from administrators or teachers)

Projects whose effectiveness can't be measured or for which there is no evidence of need

Requests from individuals (except scholarships; does not include professional CEUs) or proposals designed to support a named individual

Requests to support regular operating budgets or provide long-term funding

Post-event situations or reimbursement requests for expenses incurred before application

Projects for political organizations

Projects for religious purposes (with limited exceptions for faith-based organizations providing community programs)

Organizations not in good standing with the Community Foundation

Projects not core to an organization's mission

National organizations (except local chapters serving Fountain or Vermillion Counties)

Grant Requirements:

Organizations must sign a grant agreement

Organizations must carry out the plan within the estimated timeframe

Final reports required, including narrative and financial reports

Photographs must be provided where appropriate

Credit to Western Indiana Community Foundation must be given in any publications or publicity

Unspent grant money equal to or greater than 5% of the total grant must be returned

Grant recipients can spend lesser amounts of unused grant money for purposes consistent with the grant with written permission

Grant recipients must account for expenses in the financial section of the final report

Approved grants must be used within the designated grant period or funds will be forfeited

Contact Information:

Kim Eaton, Director of Community Engagement

Email: keaton@wicf-inc.org

Phone: (765) 793-0702, ext. 3

Western Indiana Community Foundation, Inc.

135 S. Stringtown Rd.

P.O. Box 175

Covington, IN 47932

Federal Tax ID: 35-1814927

Note: A conversation with WICF staff is recommended to discuss your project via phone or in-person visit.

How to Apply

Application Timeline and Deadlines:

Apply by January 15 for a decision in March

Apply by April 15 for a decision in June

Apply by July 15 for a decision in September

Apply by October 15 for a decision in December

Application Process:
1. Contact WICF staff to discuss your project (recommended)
2. Go to the online grant application portal
3. First-time users: Click "Create New Account" to complete registration and create login credentials
4. Returning users: Log in with email address and password
5. Complete the Community Impact Grant application form
6. Submit online (paper applications are NOT accepted)

Application Requirements:

General information: Organization name and address, Tax ID# (if 501(c)(3)), contact person name and title, funding amounts per Foundation area

Detailed project information:

- Purpose of the request
- Who will benefit
- Project goals and measurable objectives
- Estimated timeline for start and completion
- Detailed budget
- Information on other funding sources or partnerships
- Plans for promoting the grant if awarded

More detailed information required than Rapid Response grants due to higher funding amount

Application Materials:

Application preview available at: https://www.wicf-inc.org/grants-application

All applications completed online only

Applications are not accepted by mail or hand delivery

Post-Award Requirements:

Organization must sign a Grant Agreement before funding is released

Organization must complete final report with narrative and financial information

Photographs must be provided where appropriate

Support:

Contact WICF office at (765) 793-0702 for questions

A conversation with WICF staff is recommended (though not required) to discuss your project