HCCF: Mini Grant Requests

From Hancock County Community Foundation Inc.

We provide philanthropic leadership by encouraging giving, learning, community pride, and civic engagement. We envision a county in which each person has the opportunity to pursue dreams, enjoy daily life, and invest in meaningful causes.

Type of Support

Overview

The Mini Grants are available on a rolling basis each calendar year, evaluated as applications come in until the designated funds are depleted. They are intended for requests up to $1,500, prioritizing emergencies or immediate needs. These grants aim to support one-time expenses rather than sustained operating or program costs, requiring recipients of grants for ongoing expenses to detail a plan for future sustainability. Only organizations directly benefiting from the grant are eligible to apply.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
IN (Hancock County)
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Organizations exempt from filing for a 501(c)(3) status (units of government and religious organizations)
Mutual Benefit Organizations (501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), 501(c)(7), 501(c)(8), 501(c)(13), 501(c)(19))
Other
  • Serve Hancock County
  • In good standing with HCCF (no overdue grant reports)
  • Limit of one (1) Mini Grant per calendar year

Ineligibility

Organizations requesting operational or programming sustainability funds
Requests for sponsorships or events
Religious indoctrination or activities
Deficit financing initiatives
Lobbying, electioneering, or political activities
Advertisements or sponsorships proposals
Proposals discriminating based on race, gender, marital status, sexual preference, age, disability, creed, or ethnicity
Requests for reimbursement of already committed expenses (including projects, programs, capital improvement, and/or equipment)
School corporations or school groups.
up to 1.5k

Submission

Review Criteria

Priority will be given to requests addressing emergencies or immediate needs.

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