The Men’s Fund of Vanderburgh County focuses the efforts of male philanthropists to create positive social change by funding projects that address current needs in the community.
Donor Name: Vanderburgh Community Foundation
State: Indiana
County: Vanderburgh County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/06/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The mission is to improve the quality of life in Vanderburgh County by collectively funding significant grants for charitable initiatives.
Areas Considered for Program Funding

Community Development
Education
Health/Mental Health
Human Services
Other Civic Endeavors (Arts & Culture, Environment, Recreation, and Youth Development)
Endowment Creation

Areas Considered for Project Funding

Capital Projects
Endowment Creation

Additional Considerations for Funding

Proposals can be for either program activities or capital projects that benefit underserved residents of Vanderburgh County.
Consideration will be given to organizations that demonstrate:

Commitment to long-range planning, financial stability, and sustainability
Sound plans to address ongoing or emerging issues identified by research
Specific, realistic plans for program or project evaluation
Desire to promote collaboration among organizations or institutions to prevent duplication of services
Project methodology utilizing preventative strategies for addressing the issues and solving problems
Evidence of organizational planning and management

Funding Information

The 2024 Impact Grant Award will be for $30,000.
Funded programs and projects must begin within six months of the award and be completed within two years from the date the grant is received.

Eligibility Criteria
The Men’s Fund of Vanderburgh County welcomes funding requests from nonprofit organizations  deemed tax-exempt under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, and from governmental agencies serving Vanderburgh County. Nonprofit organizations that are not classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity may be considered provided the proposal is charitable , supports a community need, and meets the criteria described on this page. In such cases, the applicant organization will be required to obtain a fiscal sponsor. Past recipients of the Impact Grant must wait two years before applying again.
For more information, visit Vanderburgh Community Foundation.