FEC Program Grants

FEC Program Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Foundations of East Chicago
Last Updated: November 25, 2025

Summary

The Foundations of East Chicago provides annual program grants to support initiatives that enhance education, health, safety, and community enrichment. Eligible applicants must be recognized 501(c)(3) agencies in good standing. The grants focus on measurable outcomes and operational plans, prioritizing educational advancement, health awareness, and community safety. Notably, FEC does not fund speaker fees, conferences, landscaping, or general operational costs. This initiative aims to improve the quality of life in East Chicago by supporting impactful community programs.

Overview

Foundations of East Chicago Our Mission is to support local schools, churches, municipal agencies and nonprofit organizations that work to improve the quality of life in East Chicago. To advance this mission, the Foundations of East Chicago will provide financial support through educational assistance in the form of scholarships; the awarding of grants that are strategic to achieve our objectives and by our service and leadership within the community. Program Grants Program grants are annual grants that are directed to support specific programs that meet FEC priorities. Programs must have a definitive plan with measurable outcomes and must have an operational plan that demonstrates potential for success. FEC Priorities Education/Job Training Educational advancement and life skills New or expanded vocational programs provided by public or private community institutions ESL programing Adult education and HSE Immigration and naturalization programing College preparation programs PSAT, ACT and SAT or similar preparation programs Early childhood education (Pre-K) Extended Summer programs Mentoring and tutoring programs Special needs program support Non-school time programs (before/after hour school youth programing) Health Awareness and prevention screening programs Nutrition and fitness programs Teen pregnancy Life subsistence Food Pantry Heating assistance Parenting Senior Care and Day Care Drug prevention and recovery programs Suicide prevention Mental Health Safety Violence prevention and support programs Gang, domestic, child abuse and bullying Homelessness Police and community relationships Community Enrichment Fine Arts and enrichment programsCommunity & cultural eventsRecreational adult and youth sports programs

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. A recognized 501 (c)(3) agency in good standing with the IRS and registered in the state of Indiana. In good standing with the Foundations of East Chicago.Considered expenditures:Equipment (pertaining to program) Software (pertaining to program) Food gift cards (pertaining to program)    Gas gift cards (pertaining to program) Materials (pertaining to program)              Supplies (pertaining to program) Transportation (pertaining to program) Rental space (pertaining to program)

Ineligibility

FEC will not fund the following:Speaker Fees ConferencesFunds to obtain a 501 (c) 3LandscapingMarquees Membership Fees Storage Rental Home Office Billboards/Advertising/Flyers/Newspapers/Radio Furniture Utilities  LeaseMortgage paymentsLandlines and Cellphones Web maintenance and Internet