Community Funds
Community Fund Grants are awarded based on a competitive grant application process. Nonprofit organizations serving Kosciusko County are eligible to apply in seven areas of interest: arts & culture, human services, civic projects, recreation, environment, health, and education. Grant applications are due March 1, July 1, and November 1 of each year. Grant notification takes place nine weeks after each deadline.
HOW TO APPLY
Grant seekers should review Community Funds Grant Guidelines before applying.
To access the grant application portal, click the button below. The first time you apply, the Community Foundation staff will need to create a user login for you. Please reach out to us for assistance.
Grant seekers are required to contact Alex Hall (alex@kcfoundation.org), vice president of programs, to set up a time to discuss your proposal prior to submitting a formal application online.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- IRS Determination Letter (required for 501c3 organizations)
- List of board members with city/town of residence
- List of staff members with city/town of residence
- Financial documents*
- Completed Authorization Signature Form
Download the Fillable PDF Version or Word Document
*What financial documents should I include with my application?
You will need to upload your organization’s most recent Statement of Activities and Statement of Financial Position. Examples of both documents are below. Your organization’s most recent 990 is also requested, but not required.
FORMS FOR GRANT RECIPIENTS
Payment request should be submitted through the online grant portal after the grant has been approved.