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–including spring, fall, and NOW grants–are for capital project requests or new program requests.

2023 Impact Grant

The 2023 Impact Grant is a $100,000+ grant available to Greater Lafayette nonprofits through Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 12pm. Projects requesting $50,000 or more will be considered, larger requests preferred.

Applications from all Greater Lafayette 501(c)(3) organizations may be considered. Preference may be given to nonprofits that provide early childhood education services (infants through Pre-K) and/or after school or summer programs to elementary-aged children.

Only capital requests will be considered for the 2023 Impact Grant. Standard application requirements apply.

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Spring Grants

$10,000 and Greater

Deadline for applications:
Noon, March 16, 2023

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Fall Grants

$10,000 and Greater

Deadline for applications:
Noon, August 3, 2023

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NOW Grants

$10,000 or Less

Accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as of January 1, but no later than noon, November 30th

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FIELD OF INTEREST GRANTS - Deadline: Noon, June 1, 2023

At-Risk Youth (Randy and Kathy Vernon
Endowment for At-Risk Youth)

Amount available: $4,969
Funding to provide support for at-risk youth in Tippecanoe County

Cancer Care (Esther L. McConnaughay Endowment)

Amount available: $36,017
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)

Amount available: $6,192
Address the needs of children in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Childhood Literacy (Education Fund for Tippecanoe County)

Amount available: $21,951
Provide funding for early childhood literacy in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

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

Amount available: $11,676
Address community beautification needs in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Community Benches (Pookie and Gracie Endowment)

Amount available: $525
Benches in public spaces in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Dog Rescue and Care Services (Pookie and Gracie Endowment)

Amount available: $5,191
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: $716
Enhance continuity of care as an essential component of the health care delivery system in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Fund for Musical Performing Arts

Amount available: $260
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: $7,509
Funding to provide food, shelter, or other basic necessities for life in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Lafayette Savings Bank Wabash River Enhancement Endowment

Amount available: $2,139
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: $54,264
Provide funding for literacy in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Music Education for Disadvantaged Children (Louisa Lee France Endowment)

Amount available: $10,221
Provide music education for disadvantaged children in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Preschool Literacy (Mithoefer Family Endowment)

Amount available: $1,368
improve preschool literacy in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Suicide Prevention (Suicide Prevention Endowment)

Amount available: $1,485
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

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