How much funding does Kids Caring for the Community Program provide?

Kids Caring for the Community Program provides $9,000 total annually ($3,000 per county winner) in funding.

When is the deadline for Kids Caring for the Community Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Kids Caring for the Community Program?

Eligible applicants: Eligible Schools: Elementary schools in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties, Indiana; One winner selected from each county per session; Three county winners per session; Allows multiple opportunities for schools to be selected winners. Required: In operation at least 4 years.

How often is Kids Caring for the Community Program offered?

Kids Caring for the Community Program runs on an annual cycle.

Kids Caring for the Community Program

Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Education Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

$9,000 total annually ($3,000 per county winner)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Eligible Schools: Elementary schools in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties, Indiana
One winner selected from each county per session
Three county winners per session
Allows multiple opportunities for schools to be selected winners

Required status

In operation at least 4 years

Other requirements

Award Structure: Four total sessions throughout academic year

Overview

Funder: Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters (IKORCC)

Geographic Scope: Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties, Indiana

Award Amount: $9,000 total distributed annually; $3,000 per county (one winner per county)

Purpose: Recognize and reward elementary schools for community service projects and volunteerism

Program Overview

Partnership between IKORCC and local elementary schools
Promotes volunteerism and giving back to the community
Participates are entered into drawings to receive monetary awards
Program has been operating for at least 4 years (as of 2015)

Geographic Scope & Eligibility

Eligible Schools: Elementary schools in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties, Indiana
Award Structure: Four total sessions throughout academic year
- One winner selected from each county per session
- Three county winners per session
- Allows multiple opportunities for schools to be selected winners

Selection Process

Schools complete community service projects
Participating schools entered into blind drawing
One winner randomly selected from each county per session

Use of Funds

Awards recognize community service efforts
Schools have discretion in how funds are used
Example: Crichfield Elementary (2015 winner) used funds for Buddy Bench for playground and Striders Club for physical activity

Contact Information

Contact: John Carr, IKORCC Representative
Email: jcarr@ikorcc.com

Background

Encourages students to serve communities
Many participants are children of IKORCC members
Focuses on long-term impact of teaching children to serve

How to Apply

Application Process

School Registration: Elementary school registers participation in Kids Caring for the Community program with IKORCC
Project Planning: School student council/groups plan community service project
Project Implementation: Students execute their community service project
Documentation: School documents their service activities
Submission: School submits project information for consideration
Random Drawing: Participating schools entered into blind drawing
Selection: One winner randomly selected per county per session
Award: Winner receives monetary award