The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette funds the work of local nonprofit organizations through strategic grantmaking. Learn about available grants, and how to apply, below.

COMMUNITY GRANTS

Our Community grants include Spring, Fall, and NOW grant cycles.

Spring and Fall grant cycles fund capital project requests of $10,000 and greater.

NOW grants fund capital projects of $10,000 or less. On occasion, the committee will fund compelling new program or start-up projects.

Our Field of Interest grants are awarded to various nonprofit organizations based on need. See available grants below. See available grants below. Deadline for all applications is noon, May 22, 2026. Apply Now

Spring Grants

$10,000 and Greater

Deadline for applications:
Noon, March 12, 2026

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Fall Grants

$10,000 and Greater

Deadline for applications:
Noon, July 29, 2026

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NOW Grants

$10,000 or Less

NOW Grants These grants are available on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis through November 30, 2026.

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At-Risk Youth (Randy and Kathy Vernon Endowment and Exchange Club of Lafayette Endowment)

Amount available: $16,225
Funding to provide support for at-risk youth in Tippecanoe County

Cancer Care (Esther L. McConnaughay Endowment)

Amount available: $37,876
Funding to provide support for the treatment of cancer; cancer research; cancer detection of/care of treating cancer; advancement of cancer programs

Children's Needs (Fund for Children's Needs, Linda Bowman and Glenn Tompkins Children's Endowment, and Bob and Rhonda Feuer Endowment)

Amount available: $10,431
Address the needs of children in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Childhood Literacy (Education Fund for Tippecanoe County)

Amount available: $22,812
Provide funding for early childhood literacy in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Community Beautification (George and Betty DeVault Endowment & Virginia B. Huth Endowment)

Amount available: $17,576
Address community beautification needs in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Community Benches (Pookie and Gracie Endowment)

Amount available: $620*
Benches in public spaces in Tippecanoe County, Indiana *Email Karen@inspiringgreater.org for application for this fund. See deadline above.

Dog Rescue and Care Services (Pookie and Gracie Endowment)

Amount available: $7,433
Provide support to non-profit organizations for rescue and care services to dogs in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Elder Care (Indiana Care Circle Endowment)

Amount available: $812*
Enhance continuity of care as an essential component of the health care delivery system in Tippecanoe County, Indiana *Email Karen@inspiringgreater.org for application for this fund. See deadline above.

Fund for Musical Performing Arts

Amount available: $1,923
Provide support to organizations that contribute to the musical performing arts in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Health and Human Services (John and Marjorie Martin Endowment)

Amount available: $9,098
Funding to provide food, shelter, or other basic necessities for life in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Lafayette Savings Bank Wabash River Enhancement Endowment

Amount available: $2,209
Provide support for sustainable economic and recreational development, and beautification along the Wabash River corridor in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Literacy (Betty M. Nelson Endowment)

Amount available: $56,427
Provide funding for literacy in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Music Education for Disadvantaged Children (Louisa Lee France Endowment)

Amount available: $10,523
Provide music education for disadvantaged children in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Preschool Literacy (Mithoefer Family Endowment)

Amount available: $1,487*
improve preschool literacy in Tippecanoe County, Indiana *Email Karen@inspiringgreater.org for application for this fund. See deadline above.

Suicide Prevention (Suicide Prevention Endowment)

Amount available: $1,754*
Provide support for: educational materials, including books and other materials; conferences, workshops and seminars; and to fund expert speakers on the topic of youth suicide prevention *Email Karen@inspiringgreater.org for application for this fund. See deadline above.

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