Ralph C. Vonnegut Jr. Fund Grants

Established to provide annual funding for environmental, educational, or recreational projects directly related to Lake Maxinkuckee.

Geographic Scope: Lake Maxinkuckee area in Culver, Indiana

Focus Areas:

• Environmental projects related to Lake Maxinkuckee
• Educational projects related to Lake Maxinkuckee
• Recreational projects related to Lake Maxinkuckee

Eligible Applicants:

• Nonprofit organizations
• Community groups working on lake-related projects

Grant History:

• Established to support Lake Maxinkuckee initiatives
• Annual funding cycle
• Past recipients include Lake Maxinkuckee Association, Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund, Sea Scout Ship 1901, Maxinkuckee Adventure Sailing, Maxinkuckee Players, Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Council

Application Process: Integrated with the regular Community Fund grant application process, twice each year.

Application Process

Frequency: Annual (integrated with semi-annual Community Fund cycle)

Steps:

1. Submit funding request via online application at marshallcountycf.org
2. MCCF Grants Committee evaluates proposals
3. Site visits conducted by committee members
4. Competitive evaluation process
5. Award notification

Eligibility Requirements:

• Project must be directly related to Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver
• Environmental, educational, or recreational focus
• Nonprofit organization or community group

Application Deadlines: Typically Spring and Fall cycles (aligned with Community Fund deadlines)