The Community Foundation offers many different grant programs whose goal it is to bring about positive change and impact while making our community the best place to live, work, and play. The following grant programs provide support to projects and organizations that enhance the lives of residents within Allen County and Northeast Indiana.
With the help of donors, nonprofits and volunteers, the Community Foundation is committed to making lives better in every corner of our community.
Community Foundation grants are as varied as our community. Some are awarded through an open, competitive grant application process, while others reflect an advised fund donor’s recommendation or are part of an estate gift. However, they all have a single goal: improving our community.
Find out more about our Rising Together, Agile, Engage, Emergency, and Foundation – Guided Grants. Find out more!
Youth Empowered Philanthropy (YEP), empowers youth to make real decisions with real money that creates real impact in Allen County. YEP strives to make our community a more vibrant place to live, work, and play while inspiring philanthropy as a habit for future generations. In addition to applying for grant dollars, nonprofits can also apply for volunteer time from YEP students. Find out more!
Each quarter, the Community Foundation will accept requests from nonprofits in Allen County that will be displayed on our Grant Catalog, where the community can see the requests and donate. Find out more!
To learn more, please contact:
Lisa Pickerman
Director of Grants and Scholarships
260-969-3304
lpickerman@cfgfw.org
You can also contact another member of our Grants and Scholarships team.