HFBC: Community Fund Grant

HFBC: Community Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County
Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

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 10 years from now, what will our community wish we would have done today? 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. 2026 Grantmaking Areas of Impact Primary Arts, Culture, Architecture and DesignDowntown VitalityYouth DevelopmentSecondaryDiversity, Equity, InclusionLeadership DevelopmentResponsive Community Need

Eligibility

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