GLCF: Field of Interest Grants

The Greater Lafayette Community Foundation offers a variety of Field of Interest Grants aimed at supporting diverse community needs in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Grants are available for areas such as at-risk youth, cancer care, childhood literacy, community beautification, and more. With funding amounts ranging from $587 to $55,931, these grants aim to enhance the quality of life and provide essential services to local residents. Interested organizations can apply by contacting the Foundation for application details.

At-Risk Youth (Randy and Kathy Vernon Endowment and Exchange Club of Lafayette Endowment)
Amount available: $12,000Funding to provide support for at-risk youth in Tippecanoe County
Cancer Care (Esther L. McConnaughay Endowment)
Amount available: $37,391Funding to provide support for the treatment of cancer; cancer research; cancer detection of/care of treating cancer; advancement of cancer programs
Children's Needs (Fund for Children's Needs & Linda Bowman and Glenn Tompkins Children's Endowment)
Amount available: $8,127Address the needs of children in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Childhood Literacy (Education Fund for Tippecanoe County)
Amount available: $22,434Provide funding for early childhood literacy in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Community Beautification (George and Betty DeVault Endowment & Virginia B. Huth Endowment)
Amount available: $17,161Address community beautification needs in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Community Benches (Pookie and Gracie Endowment)
Amount available: $587Benches in public spaces in Tippecanoe County, Indiana Email Gretchen@inspiringgreater.org for application for this fund. See deadline above.
Dog Rescue and Care Services (Pookie and Gracie Endowment)
Amount available: $7,198Provide support to non-profit organizations for rescue and care services to dogs in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Elder Care (Indiana Care Circle Endowment)
Amount available: $768Enhance continuity of care as an essential component of the health care delivery system in Tippecanoe County, Indiana Email Gretchen@inspiringgreater.org for application for this fund. See deadline above.
Fund for Musical Performing Arts
Amount available: $1,174Provide support to organizations that contribute to the musical performing arts in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Email Gretchen@inspiringgreater.org for application for this fund. See deadline above.
Health and Human Services (John and Marjorie Martin Endowment)
Amount available: $8,370Funding to provide food, shelter, or other basic necessities for life in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Lafayette Savings Bank Wabash River Enhancement Endowment
Amount available: $2,167Provide support for sustainable economic and recreational development, and beautification along the Wabash River corridor in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Literacy (Betty M. Nelson Endowment)
Amount available: $55,931Provide funding for literacy in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Music Education for Disadvantaged Children (Louisa Lee France Endowment)
Amount available: $10,476Provide music education for disadvantaged children in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Preschool Literacy (Mithoefer Family Endowment)
Amount available: $1,442improve preschool literacy in Tippecanoe County, Indiana Email Gretchen@inspiringgreater.org for application for this fund. See deadline above.
Suicide Prevention (Suicide Prevention Endowment)
Amount available: $1,668*Provide support for: educational materials, including books and other materials; conferences, workshops and seminars; and to fund expert speakers on the topic of youth suicide prevention