Transform Lake County Grant- Programmatic Funding

The Transform Lake County Grant provides programmatic funding to support 501(c)(3) organizations in Lake County, Indiana. The grant aims to empower nonprofits through initiatives that address basic needs, economic mobility, community enrichment, and safety. Strong proposals should demonstrate innovative solutions and community involvement, especially from organizations with budgets under $2 million. Projects that have not previously received consecutive funding from the Legacy Foundation are encouraged to apply.

Donors support Transform Lake County grants through gifts to the Lake County Community Fund (LCCF). Transform Lake County Grants are intended to strengthen and empower nonprofits, neighborhoods and residents in Lake County.
Programmatic Funding Requests
For programmatic grantmaking during Legacy Foundation’s Transform Lake County grant cycles, grant requests will be considered which fall into the following general categories:
Basic Needs: Education, Food Access, Housing, Mental and Physical Health, TransportationEconomic Mobility: Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Workforce DevelopmentCommunity Enrichment: Animal Welfare, Art, Culture, PlacemakingSafety and Inclusive Justice: Disability Service/Advocacy, Criminal Justice, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Public Safety

Eligibility

TLC Grants are open to 501(c)3 organizations serving Lake County, Indiana. In selected cases, projects undertaken by organizations that normally fall outside Legacy Foundation’s guidelines may be able to receive funding. Examples include faith-based organizations whose proposal impacts the broader community, and units of government whose proposal extends beyond the traditional governmental functions that impact the broader community such as libraries or parks. Grants support programmatic or capacity building activities.

Ineligibility

Examples of what is not considered capacity building may be, but are not limited to:Media campaignsCreating or expanding a new program/serviceSite relocation or general renovationsHiring new staff members (Consultants are allowable expenses)Creating or contributing to an endowmentPaying overhead expenses such as rent, utilities, etc.Supporting capital campaigns