Vanderburgh Community Good Grants Program

The Vanderburgh Community Good Grants Program provides funding for charitable organizations in Vanderburgh County to support new or ongoing programs addressing local needs. Annual funding requests are accepted, and proposals are reviewed by a committee of community volunteers. Supported areas include arts, education, health, and human services, while religious and political activities are excluded. The program aims to enhance community development through diverse initiatives.

Community Good grants provide funding to charitable organizations for new or ongoing programs and projects that meet a broad range of local needs. Funding requests are accepted once each year according to our grant cycle. Funding requirements may change from year to year. Grantseekers are advised to revisit this page prior to beginning the grant application process. Grants are made possible by Community Good Unrestricted Funds and Field of Interest Funds which support a wide variety of needs in Vanderburgh County.
All grant proposals are reviewed by a committee consisting of County Advisory Board members and community volunteers. The Grant Committee's funding recommendations are presented to the Community Foundation Alliance Board of Directors for approval.
Program Areas Considered For Funding:

• Arts and Culture
• Community Development
• Education
• Health and Mental HealthHuman Services
• Other Civic Endeavors (Environment, Recreation, and Youth Development)

Eligibility

The Community Foundation welcomes funding requests from nonprofit organizations that are deemed tax-exempt under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and from governmental agencies serving the county. Funding requests from nonprofit organizations not classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity may be considered provided the project is charitable and supports a community need. In some cases, organizations without the 501(c)(3) designation may be required to obtain a fiscal sponsor.Non-charitable organizations applying for a grant under the auspices of a verified 501(c)(3) public charity acting as a fiscal sponsor are required to provide a written statement signed by the fiscal sponsor’s board president confirming agreement to receive grant monies if awarded and to oversee the proposed program/project.

Ineligibility

Program Areas Not Considered For Funding:Religious organizations for religious purposes
Annual appeals or membership contributions
Travel requests for groups or individuals such as bands, sports teams, or classesScholarships or other grants to individuals