Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

August 1, 2026

115 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Cookie Jar Grants

Funder: Benton Community Foundation Inc (Field of Interest Fund established 2010)

Geographic Scope: Benton County, Indiana

Purpose: A giving circle for women. The Cookie Jar provides funding for programs that improve the lives of women and girls in the community.

Funding Focus: Projects that primarily benefit the health and/or well-being of women or girls

Track Record: Over 15 years, Cookie Jar Grants totaling over $100,000 have been awarded for:

  • Books for children

  • After school programs for local youth

  • Programs for teen pregnancy

  • Cancer screenings and assistance to local residents
  • How the Fund Works: Grants are determined by donors who contribute $100 or more annually to the Fund

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

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission:

  • Applications accepted online through the BCF grant portal

  • Applications open in August annually

  • See Community Grants application process for detailed requirements
  • Required Materials:

  • Description of project and timeline

  • Total project cost and amount requested

  • Explanation of desired outcomes with data

  • List of community partners involved

  • Letter of permission from governing body

  • For 501(c)(3): Copy of IRS Determination Letter
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitswomenafter-schoolhealth-education

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