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Hamilton County Community Foundation Competitive Grants is an annual grant from the Central Indiana Community Foundation that provides unrestricted organizational support to nonprofits serving Hamilton County, Indiana. Grounded in a trust-based approach, organizations can request up to $50,000. The application deadline is July 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) public charities with an EIN serving Hamilton County residents. Grants are not made to organizations or projects that discriminate based on protected characteristics, to political campaigns, for debt retirement, or to organizations with an open grant through the Foundation. Fiscal sponsorships are accepted with prior approval.
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Hamilton County Community Foundation Competitive Grants – Hamilton County Community Foundation Hamilton County Community Foundation Competitive Grants The annual HCCF competitive grant round provides unrestricted organizational support to nonprofits serving Hamilton County, grounded in a trust-based approach. The maximum funding request for this grant is $50,000.
Hamilton County Community Foundation invests in organizations and programs that help build a thriving community for all. The current funding priority areas are: Organizations can request up to $50,000 in unrestricted organizational support.
July 31, 2026 at 4:00 pm ET To be eligible to apply for the grant funding, applicant organizations must meet the following criteria: Applications must be led by a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) public charity status and have an EIN number. A 501(c)(3) public charity may serve as a fiscal sponsor for another applicant to administer the grant. Applicants intending to use a fiscal sponsor must contact HCCFGrants@hamiltoncountycf.
org prior to submitting an application. Any organization may be part of more than one proposal but may only serve as the lead applicant for one proposal. Grants are made to organizations, not individuals.
Grants will not be made to organizations or projects that discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender or sexual orientation; to political campaigns or direct lobbying efforts by 501(c)3 organizations; for post-event or debt retirement; or to projects aimed at promoting a particular religion. Applicants will not be considered if they have an open grant through the Hamilton County Community Foundation.
Geographic Area: Organizations must serve Hamilton County, Indiana residents to be eligible for funding. All applications will be reviewed after the deadline. The grants committee will review and make its recommendations to the board of directors for their approval of final award decisions.
Hamilton County Community Foundation will notify you of your application status soon thereafter. Grants are typically paid out within 30 days of the board meeting. Applicants must submit all application materials using our Grants Portal (powered by SmartSimple).
If this is your first time submitting an application through this system, you will need to create a user profile for your organization. For guidance on setting up your account and navigating your applicant profile, please refer to our Grants Portal 101 resource for guidance or reach out to GrantSupport@hamiltoncountycf. org .
Senior Community Leadership Officer HCCFGrants@hamiltoncountycf. org Community Leadership Officer HCCFGrants@hamiltoncountycf. org GrantSupport@hamiltoncountycf.
org Open | Closes May 22, 2026 Thomas P. and Sondra D. Sheehan Charitable Foundation The Thomas P.
and Sondra D. Sheehan Charitable Foundation provides medical assistance to families facing financial hardship. The Foundation supports children’s development by helping cover the cost of durable medical equipment, occupational and physical therapy, and short-term treatments that improve quality of life.
Hamilton County Community Foundation Flexible Grants Flexible Grants at Hamilton County Community Foundation are designed to provide timely, responsive support for nonprofits navigating urgent needs or emerging opportunities. This pathway allows organizations to address unexpected challenges, bridge funding gaps, or move quickly on time-sensitive initiatives that benefit the Hamilton County community.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations serving Hamilton County, Indiana. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.