GLCF: NOW Grants

The GLCF: NOW Grants provide vital funding to enhance the quality of life in Greater Lafayette, supporting various nonprofit sectors including arts and education. With over $1 million available annually, these discretionary grants are aimed at capital projects that benefit the community. Organizations with 501(c)3 status are eligible to apply. However, requests from individuals, for-profit entities, or projects outside Tippecanoe County are not funded. Apply between January 1 and November 30.

NOTE: NOW grants are available beginning January 1 until November 30, or until funds are expended (whichever comes first).
GLCF: NOW GrantsEvery year, the Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette awards more than $1 million in grants to improve the quality of life in our community while supporting nonprofits from the arts and education to animal welfare and human services.
Discretionary grants are made from unrestricted pool of funds at The Foundation. Our grants committee, made up of members of our community with diverse backgrounds, seeks to fund capital projects that support the Arts & Humanities, Education, Environment & Animals, Health, Human Services, and Public/Society Benefit.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible, your organization must have non-profit status under the 501(c)3 Internal Revenue Code.What is Funded?Capital itemsNew or start-up program expenses

Ineligibility

For-profit organizations
Religious organizations where the project is limited to individuals associated with the religious organization (i.e. church congregations or private school students)Political organizations
Projects outside of Tippecanoe County (or where Tippecanoe County residents may not participate)Reimbursement of previous project expenditures
Research projects
Projects resulting from delinquent planning or preparation by the organization
Organizations with weak financial controls or boardEndowmentsOngoing operating expensesSponsorships