WBF: Christ-Centered Living (CCL)

Overview

_NOTE: The  grant cycle is by invitation-only._

About WBF

The Foundation opened its first grant cycle in April 2000. Since then, nearly 800 organizations have submitted approximately 3,000 funding requests totaling $121 million. To date, approximately 1,600 grants totaling $71 million have been given to organizations within the Foundation service area.

Our Vision: Communities that Flourish with the well-being, abundance and peace that God desires.

Our Mission: To demonstrate Christ’s love through cultivating stronger communities.

Christ-Centered Living (CCL)

Is your primary interest to transform the community with the life-changing love of Christ?

The Christian faith is built upon this truth: Jesus Christ, the Son of God was crucified and resurrected so that each of us may have eternal life through a personal relationship with Him. After making a commitment, Christians have the ongoing opportunity -the mandate – to grow and develop their faith and to share the love of Christ, through word and deed.

What could our region look like with more Christians demonstrating their faith through tangible action? Christ-Centered Living is grounded on the Christian gospel message, involves meaningful discipleship and learning, and encourages believers to care for their communities.

Desired outcomes:

* More residents flourishing
* More residents experiencing the Gospel through word and deed

What We Look in an Applicant Organization:

* Mission aligned with the Foundation’s priorities
* Collaborative
* Working towards impact
* Leadership/governance prioritize continuous learning
* Diverse board and staff; reflective of the community being served
* Fiscally responsible

Eligibility

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* All applicant organizations must be nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) and further defined as public charities 509(a)(1), also known as 170(b)(1)(1A) groups.
* Faith-based nonprofit organizations and most churches are eligible for funding.
* Secular and faith-based nonprofit organizations are eligible for funding.

* Faith-based organizations are legal nonprofit entities which have either their origin in a religious organization or have been founded by individuals who share a purpose, all of which have a primary mission to further religious principles and practices through programs of philanthropic good works.

* Foundation Grants are for organizations that have their main office located in a county included in the WBF service area, or who have a main office outside of the service area but whose initiatives serve the counties in the WBF service area.

* Indiana:

* Dubois, Gibson, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick

* Illinois:

* Gallatin, Saline, Wabash, Wayne, White

* Kentucky:

* Henderson

* The majority of requested funds should support the covered counties even if the project serves a broader area.
* Unless otherwise directed by the Foundation, there are no restrictions on the number of applications an organization can submit within one priority area or across priority areas.

Ineligibility

* The following program and project areas will not be considered for funding:

* Individuals are not eligible for funding; only organizations meeting the eligibility requirements above may apply
* Establishment of, or contributions to a foundation, endowment, trust or permanent interest-bearing account, except for specific project or program grants.
* Propaganda or attempt to influence specific legislation or public election
* Organizations not in compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding discrimination
* Government agencies reporting to an elected or appointed official, (except for schools governed by citizens boards)
* Fundraising events or annual fund drives