SCCF: Education Grants Cycle
Funding Amount
US $500 - US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Projects that fit within a nonprofit organization’s mission and strategic plan, and that have support from their board demonstrated by board approved meeting minutes supporting the application.
Geography
- In Steuben County
- Serving Steuben County
- In Steuben County, with special consideration given to collaborative projects
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Eligible applicants include nonprofits serving Steuben County, while individuals and projects primarily funded by government sources are not supported.
- Not eligible: Individuals
- Not eligible: Organizations with outstanding grant reports due to SCCFOrganizations that do not serve Steuben County.
- Not eligible: Projects normally fully funded by government
- Not eligible: Schools
- Not eligible: Religious activities that do not serve the community at large.
- Not eligible: Political organizations or campaigns.
- Not eligible: Projects that duplicate existing services without collaboration.
- Not eligible: Projects where SCCF is the sole funder.
- Not eligible: Requests for projects that have already occurred or debt reduction.
- Not eligible: Requests for a project that SCCF has funded for 3 consecutive years.
- Not eligible: Fundraising campaigns
Overview
The SCCF Education Grants Cycle supports projects that enhance education and skill development for all ages in Steuben County. Grants range from $500 to $25,000, aimed at nonprofits with a focus on improving quality of life. Special consideration is given to collaborative initiatives addressing root causes. Eligible applicants include nonprofits serving Steuben County, while individuals and projects primarily funded by government sources are not supported.
Education grants are for projects that are related to education, training, and advancement of skills to participants of all ages.
Funding
The average grant size varies widely based on the grantmaking fund. However, for the Education Cycle, Arts & Culture, etc. Cycle, and the Health & Human Services Cycle, the average grant size is $ $500-$25,000.
Eligibility
Who We Fund:Nonprofit organizations serving Steuben County.Requests may be approved for nonprofits headquartered outside Steuben County if a majority of the people benefitting from the grant funds reside in Steuben County.What We Fund:Projects and programs intended to improve quality of life in Steuben County, with special consideration given to collaborative projects and those which consider and attempt to address root causes.Projects that fit within a nonprofit organization’s mission and strategic plan, and that have support from their board demonstrated by board approved meeting minutes supporting the application.
Ineligibility
Who We Do NOT Fund:IndividualsOrganizations with outstanding grant reports due to SCCFOrganizations that do not serve Steuben CountyWhat We Do NOT Fund:Projects normally fully funded by government or schoolsReligious activities that do not serve the community at largePolitical organizations or campaignsProjects that duplicate existing services without collaborationProjects where SCCF is the sole funderRequests for projects that have already occurred or debt reductionRequests for a project that SCCF has funded for 3 consecutive yearsFundraising campaigns
What Steuben County Community Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 53
- Total given
- $3.27M
- Median grant
- $16K
- Range
- $5,350–$945K
- By dollars: Indiana 89%, Colorado 11%. Top recipient cities: Angola, IN; Fort Wayne, IN; Fremont, 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
Clear Lake Yacht Club Sailing Schoo · Fremont, IN
Community develop
$945K
YMCA of Steuben County Inc · Angola, IN
Park construction
$876K
Our Savior Lutheran Church School · Pagosa Springs, CO
Faith based
$355K
Easterseals Northeast Indiana · Fort Wayne, IN
Human services
$130K
Pleasant Lake Community Church · Pleasant Lake, IN
Healthcare
$100K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Education
- Workforce development
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