Nonprofit Teambuilding Grant

The Nonprofit Teambuilding Grant by Legacy Foundation aims to enhance the well-being of nonprofit staff and core volunteers in Lake County, Indiana. This grant supports activities that foster renewal and cohesion among teams, ensuring participants are integral to daily operations. Eligible organizations can receive funding based on the number of participants, with amounts ranging from $500 to $2,000. Applications must be submitted at least six weeks in advance, promoting proactive engagement in community development.

Legacy Foundation is the community foundation for Lake County, Indiana. Connects people, knowledge, and funding to build an equitable, accessible, and inclusive Lake County, now and for generations to come. Legacy Foundation is supported by a broad base of individuals, families, and businesses connected by the desire to improve Lake County, Indiana. With a growing portfolio of over 300 funds and approximately $80 million in assets, Legacy Foundation is a trusted source for philanthropic giving in the region.For over 30 years, Legacy Foundation has been empowering people, providing strategic leadership, and impactful philanthropic support to create an equitable Lake County where all people thrive. As one of Indiana’s largest community foundations, Legacy Foundation works for Lake County in multiple ways, playing multiple roles. For the community, the Foundation serves as a grant-maker, a civic leader, and awards grants to the region’s non-profits to help meet community needs, fulfill donors’ philanthropic wishes, and strengthen the nonprofit sector. Using local knowledge, networks, influence, and creativity, the Foundation brings people together to improve the community’s quality of life now and in the future.Mission Statement
Transforming Lake County by providing strategic leadership and impactful philanthropic support to ensure equitable opportunity for all communities that we serve.Vision Statement
Create an equitable Lake County where all people thrive.
Purpose
To support an activity that promotes the well-being and renewal of nonprofit staff and core volunteers. Volunteers selected to participate in the proposed activity must be identified as playing a core role in the day-to-day operations of your organization and regularly volunteer at least one time per week. Organizations may receive one teambuilding grant during the 2025 calendar year
Grant Details
Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis. Please submit your application a minimum of six weeks prior to the date you wish to complete your activity. Funding cannot be used to reimburse an activity previously paid for by the organization. Submission of an application does not guarantee an award.

Eligibility

Grant DetailsMust be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations serving Lake County, Indiana residents.Must support an activity that promotes the well-being and renewal of their staff and volunteers. Eligible use of funds may include, but are not limited to:Teambuilding or retreat activities that support organizational cohesion and generate positive morale.Respite and self-care that support physical, mental, and emotional health.Planning retreats to collectively learn and plan.Healing and wellness activities.Professional development and/or collective learning opportunities that provide a sense of renewal and reinvigoration.The maximum funding eligibility will be based on the number participating in the activity:1-5 staff/volunteers: $5006-14 staff/volunteers: $1,00015-20 staff/volunteers: $1,50021+ staff/volunteers: $2,000