Wayne County Foundation Grant

The Wayne County Foundation Grant aims to enhance the community spirit and quality of life in Wayne County, Indiana, by supporting organizations and initiatives that address significant community issues. Priority is given to projects that demonstrate innovative solutions, practical approaches, and the qualifications of the applicant organization. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, while ineligible requests cover various purposes such as political activities and support for individuals.

Our Mission…
The Wayne County, Indiana, Foundation, Inc. exists to foster and encourage private philanthropic giving, to enhance the spirit of community and to improve the quality of life in the Wayne County, Indiana, area now and for future generations.
Types of Projects Funded
The Foundation funds organizations, programs, projects, and initiatives that seek to improve the quality of life in Wayne County, Indiana, and enhance the spirit of the Wayne County community.
Priority consideration is given to projects which:

• Address a community problem or special project of some significance for which funding is needed but not available through the organization’s regular budget;
• Present an innovative and practical approach to a community problem or project;
• Show evidence of the qualifications and stability of the applicant organization.

Eligibility

In order to receive funding, applicants must be a 501(c)3 organization operating in Wayne County, Indiana, or an organization whose project serves a very broad segment of the community.Other groups or government entities may also qualify, provided they are operating very broadly in the public interest and/or are aligned with a qualified charity.

Ineligibility

In general, the Foundation will not fund requests for the following purposes in its traditional grant-making cycle:Annual Fund and Endowment Campaigns
Post-event or after-the-fact applications
Religious purposes or capital improvements to church-owned facilities
Individual travel
Services such as fire, police, schools, parks, etc. that are the responsibility of government and tax supported. (We may, however, occasionally support special projects of these agencies)Standard instructional or regular operating costs of non-public schoolsOrganizations located outside of Wayne County not providing direct services in the countyOrganizations that have an unexpended award still active from any prior traditional cycle for a purpose similar to the current application and,Past grantees that are delinquent in reporting on a previous grant.