PCC Foundation: Community Foundation Grants

PCC Foundation: Community Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Parke County Community Foundation Inc.
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

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. However, they all have a single goal: improving our community. 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.