Funding Amount

Up to US $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted year-round, with quick decisions for smaller requests.”

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Geography

  • In Parke County
  • Serving Parke County as they seek funds to establish or expand programs to addre

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The PCC Foundation offers community grants aimed at enhancing the quality of life in Parke County. These grants, available to both new and existing charitable organizations, support various initiatives including education, health services, and community development. Applications are accepted year-round, with quick decisions for smaller requests. This funding opportunity encourages projects that address community needs and build capacity, fostering a stronger, more resilient community.

NOTE:  Applicants requesting grants of $1,000 or less will receive a funding decision within 7-10 days. For grants exceeding $1,000, funding notifications will be provided within 90 days of application submission.
Community Grants
Community Foundation grants are as varied as a community. Some are awarded through an open, competitive grant application process, while others reflect an advised fund donor's recommendation or are part of an estate gift.
Applications for grants from the Community Grant Fund will be accepted from any new or existing charitable organization or community agency with a charitable purpose in serving Parke County as they seek funds to establish or expand programs to address a community need or with projects to "build community capacity."
The Foundation accepts grant applications year-round.
Targeted Areas for Grants Awarded
Community Grants funds target field of interests which are considered community-enhancing and these include agricultural, family support, fine arts/cultural, health and human services, historic preservation, community development, religion, scholarship, education, youth development, and recreation.

Eligibility

The Foundation funds grants to qualified charitable purposes, many of which will be deemed by the IRS to have 501(c)(3) status. If your organization is not an official 501(c)(3), your project should be an effort designed to assist the needy and promote human well-being in Parke County.

What Parke County Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
34
Total given
$788K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$5,035–$292K
  • By dollars: Indiana 99%, Florida <1%, Maryland <1%. Top recipient cities: Rockville, IN; Montezuma, IN; Clinton, IN.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 68% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Community Action Program Inc · Covington, IN

    Special project grant

    $292K

  • Parke Players Inc · Rockville, IN

    Various special project grants

    $63K

  • Parke Vermillion Humane Society · Clinton, IN

    Various special project grants

    $58K

  • Lyford Volunteer Fire Department · Rosedale, IN

    Special project grant

    $38K

  • North Central Parke School Corp · Rockville, IN

    Various special project grants

    $30K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Community development
  • Foundation

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