How much funding does OCCF: Community Investment Grant provide?

OCCF: Community Investment Grant provides US $1,001 - US $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for OCCF: Community Investment Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for OCCF: Community Investment Grant?

Geography: Serving Owen County are eligible. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

OCCF: Community Investment Grant

Owen County Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Recreation Grants Child Care Grants Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

US $1,001 - US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Geography

Serving Owen County are eligible

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The OCCF Community Investment Grant offers flexible funding to enhance the quality of life for Owen County residents. This program aligns with the foundation's strategic priorities, focusing on access to information, recreation, childcare, and community wellness. Note that the current grant cycle is canceled, with no funds remaining for 2025.

Community Investment Grants provide flexible funding to support a thriving Owen County community. These grants align with OCCF’s mission to enhance the quality of life for all Owen County residents, now and for future generations, by funding projects that address community needs and create lasting value.
Funding Priorities
OCCF focuses on initiatives that reflect its 2022–2026 Strategic Plan, including:
Access to timely, unbiased local information.Parks, trails, and recreation.High-quality childcare and early education.Additional categories include community wellness, economic development, broadband access, and more.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply?Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, churches, and government agencies in or serving Owen County are eligible.

What Owen County Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 19
Total given: $1.14M
Median grant: $12K
Range: $5,530–$883K

By dollars: Indiana 100%. Top recipient cities: Spencer, IN; Gosport, IN; Freedom, IN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
37% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Town of Spencer · Spencer, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$883K
Owen News Project Inc · Spencer, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$35K
La Campagne Ministries · Spencer, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$31K
Owen County Family YMCA · Spencer, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$26K
McCormick's Creek State Park · Spencer, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$26K