Supporting Grants: Vigo 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 focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals in the Wabash Valley through addressing mental health, substance use, and homelessness. It operates on a collaborative effort among nonprofit stakeholders, governmental entities, and businesses to tackle these complex, multi-dimensional issues. With a $1 million gift, the foundation seeks to fund impactful opportunities and partnerships that are proven effective and can be replicated within Clay, Sullivan, and Vigo counties. The foundation offers up to ten Supporting Grants of up to $10,000 each for one-time use in enhancing existing programs related to its focus areas.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
IN (Vigo County)
Organization Type
Nonprofit organizations
Governmental entities
Other
  • Located in Vigo County

Ineligibility

Organizations seeking operational expenses for existing programs
Those looking for endowments or deficit funding
Applicants aiming to redistribute funds
Projects centered on conferences, publications, films, television and radio programs not integral to the main project
Entities serving religious purposes
Individuals or groups needing travel funds, like bands, sports teams, and classes
Annual appeals and membership contribution seekers
Providers of tax-supported community services, like fire and police protection, welfare, and library services
Political campaigns or lobbying activities.
up to 10k

Submission

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

The funding priorities encompass:

  • Concentrating on problem prevention rather than addressing symptoms.
  • Balancing proactive approaches with openness to innovative proposals from grant applicants.
  • Supporting applicants in adapting to the evolving needs of the community.
  • Promoting initiatives that foster partnership and teamwork among community institutions.
  • Maximizing impact through initial funding, matching funds, and challenge grants.
  • Investing in projects poised to deliver notable enhancements to our community.

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