CFSI Community Grants

CFSI Community Grants is a grant from the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana that funds nonprofit programs and projects strengthening communities across Clark, Floyd, Harrison, and Scott counties in Indiana. Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 support arts and culture, education, health and human services, civic engagement, and community development initiatives.

Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating within the Community Foundation's service area. Proposals are evaluated based on community impact, sustainability, and alignment with foundation priorities.

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The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana is dedicated to helping nonprofits improve the quality of life in our community. The Foundation’s unrestricted endowment (our Community Impact Fund ) welcomes applications and project proposals from nonprofit and charitable organizations through the Community Grants Program.

CFSI wants to help these nonprofit organizations fulfill their mission and meet the needs of our community by keeping the grant applications open all year. The Community Foundation invites all charitable organizations including: charitable 501(c)(3) status organizations, schools, churches and governments in or serving Clark and Floyd counties to apply for grants.

CFSI Grant Program Guidelines & FAQ’s Capacity Building Grant Program The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana’s Capacity Building Grants Program focuses on improving organizations’ operating capacity so that they may continue to provide their essential services to the community.

The year-round program is intended to serve nonprofits in both Clark and Floyd counties in Indiana, with funding requests between $5,000 – $25,000 accepted quarterly . Apply for a Capacity Building Grant Community Assist Grant Program The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana’s Community Assist Grants fund small requests to support projects, programs, or activities that will positively impact the community served by the nonprofit.

Requests must align with the identified areas of need in the 2021 Assessment of Needs and Priorities in Clark and Floyd Counties , which explores the community’s aspirations for building on its assets to address the area’s highest priorities and greatest challenges.

The year-round program is intended to serve nonprofits in both Clark and Floyd counties in Indiana, with one-time funding requests between $1,000 – $5,000 accepted quarterly . Apply for a Community Assist Grant Dates to Remember & Grant Writing Tips Grant application periods will be open all year round with quarterly deadlines and awards, allowing organization to apply for grants to fulfill their needs when the time is right for them.

Also, if you’re interested in applying for any of the Foundation’s grants, we recommend reviewing our Tips for Grant Writing page. Each year, a committee made up of civic and business volunteers representing both Clark & Floyd counties serve on the Foundation’s Community Grants Committee. After thorough review of all qualified applications, the Committee makes a final recommendation for funding to the CFSI Board of Directors.

Following Board approval, recipients are notified. Organizations that have received grants and wish to apply again must first have submitted a final report for any previously funded projects or programs to be eligible for funds again. The final report deadlines may vary.

Grantees should refer to their Grant Agreement to determine Final Report dates. Complete the Final Report Grantees that are unable to spend or encumber the entire amount awarded or complete a majority of the funded activity within the funded grant period are required to either refund any remaining balance with an explanation or submit a grant period extension request.

Please refer to the Grant Guidelines and FAQs if you need to request an extension. Complete the Extension Request Grant Guidelines, Policies & FAQs For more specific information regarding the Foundation’s Grant Program Guidelines and Policies, please visit our Public Reports and Policies page. If you are having trouble uploading information through the online grant management system, please let us know by calling (812) 948-4662 .

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