A strong economy is built when everyone has the opportunity to thrive. This year’s Everyone’s Economy grant applications reflected a wide range of efforts designed to expand economic opportunity, strengthen financial stability, and remove barriers for individuals and families across Allen County.
Volunteer committee members reviewed 18 applications and recommended $314,864 in funding to 18 organizations advancing this important work. Applications reflected a nonprofit sector that is responding to increasing community needs while working collaboratively to build long-term organizational strength. Evaluators consistently recognized strong partnerships, thoughtful leadership, and a growing focus on sustainability as key drivers of community impact.
Together, these projects represent meaningful investments in creating a stronger, more resilient economy where more individuals and families have the opportunity to succeed.
2026 Everyone’s Economy Grant Recipients
- A Mother’s Hope
- Blue Jacket Inc.
- Creative Women of the World
- Forgotten Stones
- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne Inc.
- Homebound Meals, Inc.
- Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network
- Life Adult Day Academy
- Lutheran Social Services of Indiana Inc.
- Mustard Seed Furniture Bank of Fort Wayne Inc.
- St. Joseph Missions Inc.
- TeenWorks
- The Carriage House
- The NIIC Inc.
- The Salvation Army
- Vincent Village Inc.
- Volunteer Lawyer Program of Northeast Indiana, Inc.
- Wellspring Interfaith Social Services Inc.
About Rising Together Grants
The Rising Together Grant Program aligns with the Community Foundation’s Let’s Rise! Vision Plan and supports initiatives that strengthen Northeast Indiana across five focus areas:
- Connected Community
- Everyone’s Economy
- Healthy Mind and Body
- Inspiring Places
- Lifelong Learning
Through this work, the Community Foundation partners with nonprofits, volunteers, donors, and community leaders to help build a stronger, more vibrant community for all.