Grants for Wells County Non-Profit Organizations

The Wells County Foundation offers grants to support non-profit organizations that enhance the quality of life in Wells County. Funding is available for projects in various sectors, including arts, education, and health. The Foundation prioritizes proposals that demonstrate significant community impact, innovation, and collaboration with local organizations. Eligible applicants include charitable organizations that do not discriminate based on race, gender, or religion. This initiative aims to foster community development and provide ongoing support for impactful projects.

The mission of The Wells County Foundation, Inc. is to participate in the enhancement of the quality of life within the Wells County community. Consideration will be given to grant requests in the following areas: arts and culture, civic affairs, community development, education, youth, environment, animal welfare, recreation, health, and human services.
A gift to unrestricted funds at the Wells County Foundation provides funding for projects and programs that make Wells County a great place to live.
In reviewing grant proposals, the Foundation gives careful consideration to:

• The potential impact of the request and the number of people benefited;
• An innovative approach;
• The degree to which the applicant works with or complements the services of other community organizations;
• The extent of local volunteer involvement and local support for the project;
• The organization’s demonstrated fiscal responsibility and management qualification;
• The possibility of using the grant as seed money for matching funds from additional sources;
• The ability of the organization to obtain necessary additional funding to implement the project; and
• The ability of the organization to provide ongoing funding after the term of the grant has expired.

Eligibility

Charitable organizations serving Wells County.

Ineligibility

No grants will be made to any political organization or to support attempts to influence the legislation of any governing body other than through making available to the community at large the results of non-partisan analysis, study and/or research.The Foundation operates without discrimination as to race, national origin, religion, gender, gender preference, age, or disability or that perceived as a disability in the consideration of grant requests. Likewise, grants will be awarded only to those organizations operating without the aforementioned discriminations.Requests for support of projects presented by religious groups will be considered if a general community need is being met and the project does not promote the teachings or doctrine of a particular church or religious organization. In general, the Foundation does not award multi-year grants. With the exception of the scholarship funds administered by the Foundation, grants are not made to individuals. Awards are made with the understanding that the Foundation has no obligation or commitment to provide any additional support. Awards to make up operating deficits, post-event or after-the-fact situations will not be made.