Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~December

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
December 31, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: December

From the program guidelines: “Applications are available beginning in December each year”

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Geography

  • In Franklin County

Overview

Geographic Scope: Franklin County, Indiana

The Franklin County Community Foundation awards grants from unrestricted endowments to organizations in Franklin County. Grant applications are available beginning in December each year.

Funding Available: More than $320,779 was available for the 2025 grants cycle, with $140,303 awarded to applicants who completed the application process.

What They Fund:

  • Community improvement projects
  • Fire department equipment and operations
  • Educational initiatives
  • Cultural programs
  • Public facilities and infrastructure
  • Emergency services equipment
  • Community organizations and nonprofits
  • Animal shelter support
  • Historical preservation
  • Youth programs

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, and community groups in Franklin County

Contact Information:

  • Address: 527 Main Street, Brookville, Indiana 47012
  • Phone: 765.647.6810
  • Email: office@fccfin.org
  • Website: fccfin.org

How to Apply

Application Process

  • Applications are available beginning in December each year
  • Organizations submit completed grant applications
  • Applications are reviewed by the Grants Committee
  • Awards are made to projects that follow FCCF guidelines
  • Applicants must demonstrate community benefit and alignment with foundation priorities

Required Materials

Specific application requirements not detailed in provided content. Contact FCCF directly for application form and requirements.

What Franklin County Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2022
29
Total given
$39K
Median grant
$1,000
Range
$294–$5,000
  • By dollars: Nebraska 100%. Top recipient cities: Franklin, NE; Hildreth, NE.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Franklin County Ag Society · Franklin, NE

    $5,000

  • Franklin Senior Center · Franklin, NE

    $3,500

  • Franklin Co Historical Society · Franklin, NE

    $2,500

  • Golden Years Center (Hildreth Senior Center) · Hildreth, NE

    $2,500

  • CWF · Franklin, NE

    $2,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2022. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community development
  • Education
  • Fire departments
  • Youth programs

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