Funding Amount

Varies by project; examples range from $1,500 to $40,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Impact Grants

Geographic Scope: LaGrange County, Indiana

Overview:
The LaGrange County Community Foundation awards Community Impact Grants to support nonprofit organizations providing services to LaGrange County families and individuals. The foundation seeks proposals for innovative or creative projects with significant impact on the community.

Eligible Focus Areas:

  • Arts & Culture

  • Recreation

  • Health & Human Services

  • Education

  • Environment
  • Eligible Applicants:

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Public and private schools

  • Government organizations
  • Key Information:

  • Applications are accepted twice per year (April 1 and September 3 deadlines noted in historical materials)

  • A Grants Advisory Committee reviews applications and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors

  • Grants are funded through unrestricted and field of interest donor funds

  • Grant amounts have historically ranged from $1,500 to $40,000

  • In 2021, the foundation awarded $78,439 across 7 nonprofits

  • In 2018, the foundation awarded $96,441 across 16 nonprofits
  • Contact Information:
    LaGrange County Community Foundation
    045 N 250 W
    LaGrange, IN 46761
    Phone: 260-463-4363
    Fax: 260-463-4859
    Website: www.lccf.net

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Timeline:

  • Applications accepted twice yearly

  • Historical deadlines: April 1 and September 3

  • Online application portal available
  • Application Materials:

  • Completed application form submitted through online portal

  • Proposals should describe the charitable project or program
  • Key Requirements:

  • Must describe an innovative or creative project

  • Must demonstrate significant community impact

  • Must fall within eligible funding areas
  • Support Available:

  • Grant workshop hosted to help nonprofits understand application requirements and prepare strong applications

  • Workshop topics include: program overview, online portal navigation, eligibility requirements, and elements of effective applications
  • For More Information:
    Visit www.lccf.net/community-impact-grants

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscommunity-development

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