Supporting Grants: Sullivan County

From Wabash Valley Community Foundation

The Wabash Valley Community Foundation aims to promote community betterment and improve the quality of life in the Wabash Valley through leadership, resource mobilization, and grantmaking.

Type of Support

Overview

The "Creating a Better Tomorrow" initiative by the Wabash Valley Community Foundation seeks to address and support efforts against mental health issues, substance use, and homelessness within Clay, Sullivan, and Vigo counties through strategic investments in nonprofit and governmental collaborations. With a $1 million donation earmarked for this cause, the Foundation is offering ten Supporting Grants, each up to $10,000, to fund programs proven effective in these areas. These one-time grants aim to provide necessary supplies, training, and equipment to enhance the impact of existing programs, fostering collaborative and informed actions to tackle these multi-dimensional issues at the local level.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
IN (Clay County)
Organization Type
Nonprofit organizations
Governmental entities
Other
  • Located in Sullivan County
  • Aimed at reducing substance use, mental health issues, and/or homelessness

Ineligibility

Organizations seeking operational expenses for existing programs
Organizations looking for endowment or deficit funding
Groups aiming to redistribute funds
Projects centered on conferences, publications, films, television, and radio programs not integral to the project
Initiatives with religious purposes
Individuals or groups needing travel funds (bands, sports teams, classes)
Entities requesting funds for annual appeals and membership contributions
Services that are commonly tax-supported (fire and police protection, welfare, library services)
Political campaigns or lobbying activities.
up to 10k

Submission

Schedule
Step 1: Letter of Inquiry
Application deadline
May 1, 2025
Step 2: Full proposal (check website)
Review Criteria

The funding preferences emphasize:

  • Prioritizing preventative measures over addressing the aftermath.
  • Balancing a forward-thinking approach with openness to innovative proposals from those seeking grants.
  • Supporting grant seekers in adapting to evolving community requirements.
  • Promoting initiatives that foster unity and partnership among local organizations.
  • Utilizing initial funding, matching funds, and challenge grants to maximize resource impact.
  • Investing in projects with the potential for a substantial positive impact on the community.

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