Grant Focus
In Fountain County, the Attica, Covington, and Southeast Fountain Community Foundations focus on local needs within the geographical boundaries as set by the Board of Directors (i.e. the school corporation boundaries), with consideration given to the areas of health, charitable service, education, cultural affairs, and community improvement.
In Vermillion County, the needs of the entire County are addressed in its entirety.
All endowment funds, which stipulate in the fund agreement the areas to be supported from the income, earned on the fund assets will be honored regardless of location of grant recipient.
Grant Overview
The Western Indiana Community Foundation is dedicated to improving county services and increasing financial support for local nonprofits. The 2025 grant process has been updated to better meet community needs, address county-wide issues, support organizations of all sizes, and encourage community partnerships. We encourage nonprofit organizations in Fountain and Vermillion Counties to apply for funding when they are eligible.
We understand that timelines are helpful! Deadlines for our three grant types are noted below.
Rapid Response Grants (Requests less than $2,500):
- Apply by the 15th of each month for a decision the following month.
Impact Grants (Requests $2,501-$7,500):
- Apply by January 15th for a decision in March.
- Apply by April 15th for a decision in June.
- Apply by July 15th for a decision in September.
- Apply by October 15th for a decision in December.
*A conversation with WICF staff is recommended via phone or in-person visit to discuss your project.
Legacy Grants (Requests more than $7,500):
- Submit a letter of intent by February 15 and apply by April 15th for a decision in June.
- Submit a letter of intent by August 15 and apply by October 15th for a decision in December.
1. Submit a letter of intent.
2. Submit your application.
3. Conduct a presentation for our Board of Directors and staff.
The WICF Board of Directors plays a vital role in ensuring the foundation's grants have the greatest possible impact on our community. Most grants are funded through Unrestricted Funds, which address a wide range of community needs. Depending on the grant size, applications are reviewed monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually. Each application undergoes thorough evaluation and research by the respective Board and WICF staff. Applicants will be notified immediately following the Board of Director's decision. It is important to note that each affiliate within WICF maintains its own funds for grantmaking.
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CONTACT INFO –
Kim Eaton, Director of Community Engagement
Email: keaton@wicf-inc.org
Phone: (765) 793-0702, ext. 3
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