Unity Foundation Community Grants

The Unity Foundation Community Grants aim to address local needs through innovative projects that enhance quality of life in La Porte County. Established as a permanent fund, it supports initiatives in arts, health, education, and community development. Grants are competitive and prioritize one-time projects that leverage additional funding and foster collaboration among organizations. In 2021, nearly $200,000 was awarded, ensuring sustainable support for community efforts for generations to come.

What is a Community Grant?
The Unity Foundation Power for Good Fund was established to be responsive to local needs. This fund is permanent and only the earnings are spent each year. As a result, these grants will be available to sustain our local efforts for generations to come. In 2021, Unity awarded nearly $200,000 to worthwhile projects and programs in the arts, the environment, health and human services, education, and community development through this process.
What is the Unity Foundation interested in funding?
As Unity Foundation embraces the future of serving La Porte County, the Grant Making Committee encourages submission of innovative projects. Many good repetitive projects have been supported over the years, but the preference is to seek out new concepts that will further enhance the quality of life and strengthen our county. Further considerations include:
Issues not adequately being serviced by existing community resources;One-time projects or needsProjects that provide leverage for generating other funds and community resources;Projects that facilitate cooperation and collaboration between organizations and the communities within La Porte County

Eligibility

Grants are available on a competitive basis to:qualified nonprofit organizations, churches for non-religious purposes, governmental bodies, and educational institutions including teachers serving La Porte County.

Ineligibility

No grants will be made to churches for sectarian religious programs.No grants will be made for operating budgets or for basic municipal or educational functions and services.No grants will be made for endowment campaigns or for previously incurred debts.No grants will be made to provide long-term funding. No grants will be made for post-event or after-the-fact situations.Generally, no grants are made to individuals.