Warren County Community Foundation Grant: Under $2,500

The Warren County Community Foundation offers grants of $2,500 or less to support community-focused projects in Warren County, Indiana. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and civic groups. Grant proposals are reviewed monthly, with emphasis on education, human services, recreation, and more. Projects must address significant community needs and utilize local resources. This initiative aims to foster impactful improvements and innovation within the community, while ensuring inclusivity and feasibility.

NOTE: Complete the form from the website for Grants less than $2,500.
Community Grants
All grant requests of $2,500 or less submitted by the second Monday of the month will be reviewed and recommendations will be sent to the board for a vote on the third Monday of that month. Requests submitted after the second Monday will be voted on during the next calendar month.
Fields of Interest
While we expect to remain flexible in our grant making activities, we will focus primarily on the following fields of interest:

• EducationHuman ServicesRecreationArts and CultureCitizenshipEnvironmentEconomic Development
• Criteria that Governs Grant Decisions
• Does the grant proposal fit the overall charitable purposes of the Warren County Community Foundation, Inc.
• Does it maintain both a proactive focus and an ability to respond to creative ideas?
• Will the project make a significant improvement to the community?
• Does the Project address an important community need or priority?
• The organization responsible for the project utilizes local resources and community support.
• The organization has the capacity to implement and sustain the project in the future.
• The project is reasonable, feasible, and timely.

Eligibility

Nonprofit 501 (C)(3) organization, coalition, community association, and other civic groups may apply if it provides services in Warren County, Indiana.

Ineligibility

Grants are not awarded to projects outside of Warren County unless significant to Warren County Residents.Grants are not awarded to support political activities.Grants are not awarded to projects fully funded by the government.Grants are not awarded for sectarian or religious purposes or to sectarian or religious organizations operated primarily for the benefit of their own members.Grants are not awarded to National and State fund raising effortsGrants are not awarded for endowment purposes, long term programs, stipends, or regular operating expenses.Grants are not awarded to projects that indicate discrimination.