HCCF Grant Program

HCCF Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hardin County Community Foundation
Last Updated: January 18, 2026

Summary

The Hardin County Community Foundation offers grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that benefit Hardin County residents. The foundation prioritizes innovative projects that address community needs in areas like education, health, and arts. It seeks to enhance the quality of life, encourage volunteerism, and ensure efficient distribution of social services. However, it does not fund operating expenses, political activities, or projects already in progress. The foundation aims to create long-term community resources and support self-sustaining initiatives.

Overview

The Hardin County Community Foundation was established to be the vehicle for those interested in fostering the present and future needs of the people of all ages in Hardin County in the fields of arts, health, education, recreation and beautification. Our Mission Statement Improving the quality of life in Hardin County through charitable giving.Providing a vehicle for donors with varied interests to support charitable and community activities.Assessing and responding to emerging and changing community needs in the fields of education, youth services, recreation, arts and culture, social services, and civic and community development.Developing a permanent endowment for the community.Serving as a catalyst to initiate projects vital to the community. The Foundation believes that federal, state and local governments have the resources and the primary responsibility for advancing issues involving healthcare, education, economic development and infrastructure.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Hardin County Community Foundation makes grants to tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organizations operating or proposing to operate programs that benefit Hardin County residents.

Ineligibility

The Hardin County Community Foundation normally does not fund:

Operating expenses, including salaries, utilities and annual campaigns Projects that promote any specific religion or beliefs
Budget deficits or debt reduction
Lobbying and/or any kind of political activity or organization
Endowment funds
Capital improvements to buildings and property not owned by the organization or covered by a long-term lease with the organization that is requesting the grant funding
Work or projects that are already underway or have been completed
Public Schools applying for a grant where the school facility is physically located outside of Hardin County will not be accepted with the exception of Riverdale Schools which at an earlier time was located in Hardin County.Grant applications from Riverdale Schools must specify where the event for which the grant requested is to be held.If it is to be held entirely in Hardin County then it will be funded to the extent it is allowed by the Grant Committee.If the event is to be conducted at the school or some other location outside of Hardin County, any grant allowed will be in proportion to the number of Hardin County Students attending/participating in said school function and benefiting from said grant.