How much funding does HFBC: Community Fund Grant provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for HFBC: Community Fund Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

HFBC: Community Fund Grant

Q: Who is eligible for HFBC: Community Fund Grant?

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Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

In Bartholomew County, distributing over $700,000 annually to promote positive ch

Other requirements

website.

Overview

The HFBC Community Fund Grant supports local organizations in Bartholomew County, distributing over $700,000 annually to promote positive change and development. By focusing on strategic areas such as Youth Development, Downtown Vitality, and Arts & Culture, the Heritage Fund aims to address community needs effectively. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how their proposals align with these priorities. A letter of intent is required one week before the application deadline to express interest.

NOTE: A letter of intent (LOI) to notify staff of interest in the application is required one week prior to application deadline.
Community Fund Grants
Each year, Heritage Fund grants over $700,000 to local organizations through our grants programs to support our nonprofit partners in our effort to build a better Bartholomew County.
Utilizing input from community experts in healthcare, economic development, social services, government, and the arts, Heritage Fund created a list of Areas of Impact that drive proactive grantmaking.
With a committed focus on Youth Development; Downtown Vitality; and Arts, Culture, Architecture and Design, our strategic grantmaking strives to make a positive difference in these priority funding areas.

Eligibility

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What Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 64
Total given: $4.25M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $6,000–$782K

By dollars: Indiana 100%. Top recipient cities: Columbus, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Hope, IN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Landmark Columbus Foundation · Columbus, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$782K
Community Education Coalition · Columbus, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$368K
Foundation for Youth · Columbus, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$288K
Office of Downtown Development · Columbus, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$223K
Bartholomew County Historical Society · Columbus, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$212K