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FCCF Grant Application (Unrestricted Community Grants)

Franklin County Community Foundation

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

December 31, 2026

98 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

FCCF Grant Application

Organization: Franklin County Community Foundation

Geographic Scope: Franklin County, Indiana

Overview:
Grants are awarded from unrestricted endowment funds and pass-through grants provided by community members. In 2025, more than $320,779 was available for the grants cycle.

Funding Focus Areas:
Grants support a wide range of community projects including:

  • Community infrastructure and equipment

  • Fire department equipment and safety (HVAC, extrication equipment, protective gear)

  • Educational programs and school improvements

  • Community organizations and institutions

  • Cultural and arts programming

  • Emergency services

  • Parks and recreation improvements

  • Historical preservation

  • Healthcare and wellness programs

  • Animal welfare

  • 4-H and youth programs
  • Eligibility:

  • Organizations must be 501(c)(3) charitable organizations or similar eligible entities

  • Projects must benefit Franklin County, Indiana

  • Applicants must complete the full application process
  • Application Timeline:
    Applications become available in December for the following year's funding cycle.

    Contact Information:

  • Franklin County Community Foundation

  • 527 Main Street, Brookville, Indiana 47012

  • Phone: 765.647.6810

  • Email: office@fccfin.org

  • Website: fccfin.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Availability:
    Grant applications are available beginning in December each year.

    Submission:
    Applications can be submitted through the FCCF website at fccfin.org.

    Selection Criteria:
    The Grants Committee reviews applications and selects projects that follow FCCF guidelines for funding.

    Note: Specific narrative questions and required materials are not detailed in the provided content. Applicants should contact the Foundation directly at office@fccfin.org or 765.647.6810 for detailed application instructions.

    What Franklin County Community Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    24
    Total given
    $801K
    Median grant
    $11K
    Range
    $5,003–$240K
    • By dollars: Indiana 96%, Ohio 4%. Top recipient cities: Brookville, IN; Batesville, IN; Metamora, IN.
    • 14% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 63% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Margaret Mary Health Foundation Inc · Batesville, IN

      Matching grant

      $240K

    • Town of Brookville · Brookville, IN

      Pool pass, sportsplex

      $125K

    • Main Street Brookville Inc · Brookville, IN

      General support; general pass through

      $81K

    • Whitewater Canal Trail · Brookville, IN

      General support and endowment fund grant

      $56K

    • Franklin County Arts Council · Brookville, IN

      General support for the art council

      $53K

    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

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