The Owen County Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Community Investment Grants to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Owen County, now and for generations to come.
Donor Name: Owen County Community Foundation
State: Indiana
County: Owen County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2022
Size of Grant: $1,000 to $5,000
Details:
Community Investment Grants supply broad, diverse, and responsive funds to support a strong and vibrant Owen County community.
Funding Categories
The Community Foundation has identified the following areas of emphasis for grantmaking, based on their 2022-2026 Strategic Plan. Areas of focus may change annually, as their community needs shift.
- Education
- Nonprofit Capacity Building
- Youth Philanthropy
- Human Services
- MYPath Trail System
- Attracting and Retaining “Rising Generations” (25–40-year-olds)
- May include other areas of emphasis such as quality of place, arts & culture, trails & parks, etc.
Additionally, the Community Foundation will consider requests for initiatives to support community wellness; culture; economic development; transportation; agriculture; natural resources; broadband access; historic & archaeological resources; hazard mitigation; innovation & entrepreneurship; and quality of place.
Funding Information
Community Investment Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000. Organizations have the option to crowdfund if they want up to $10,000 or if they want to leverage our dollars with a matching campaign.
Eligibility Criteria
The Community Foundation invites all charitable organizations including charitable 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, churches, and governmental agencies in or serving Owen County to apply for grants. If your organization does not meet these criteria but your project meets the OCCF’s charitable goals, they may be able to partner you with a fiscal sponsor, so please contact our office for assistance.
For more information, visit Owen County Community Foundation.