Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Special Assistance Grants

Geographic Scope: Franklin County, Indiana

Overview: Special Assistance grants are available year-round and may be applied for at any time. If funds are available and the applicant meets the endowment criteria, awards will be made.

Funding Available: $41,097 has been funded or is available from endowment funds and pass-throughs for 2025.

What They Fund:

  • Medical expenses for children under age 18 (Lorraine & Frank Misasi Children's Medical Fund)

  • Families dealing with loss of a dependent child (Olivia Rebecca Waggoner Memorial Endowment, Maxwell James Grimmeissen Memorial Endowment, Dallas Nobbe Memorial Endowment)

  • Childhood cancer support (Bill & Marge Zimmer Family Endowment)

  • Speech or hearing disability expenses (John & Joyce Back Speech & Hearing Disability Endowment)

  • Substance abuse rehabilitation and education (Eric Biehl Memorial Endowment)

  • Families with dependent child dealing with serious or terminal illness (Friends of Olivia Rebecca Waggoner Medical Pass-through)

  • Equipment for hearing impaired Franklin County residents who are mentally or physically handicapped (Rhonda Fields Memorial Endowment)
  • Eligible Applicants: Franklin County residents meeting specific endowment criteria related to medical needs, loss, disability, or health challenges

    Contact Information:

  • Address: 527 Main Street, Brookville, Indiana 47012

  • Phone: 765.647.6810

  • Email: office@fccfin.org

  • Website: fccfin.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Applications available year-round
    • May apply at any time
    • Awards made based on fund availability and meeting endowment criteria
    • Applicant must meet specific criteria for their endowment of interest

    Required Materials

    Specific application requirements not detailed in provided content. Contact FCCF directly for application form.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    hardshipdisabledhearing-and-visionaddiction-recoverychild-welfare

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