The Wayne County Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Grant making in the Community Program.
Donor Name: Wayne County Foundation
State: Indiana
County: Wayne County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Types of Grants 

Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants

Generally, capacity building grants are not about expanding an organization’s services, adding a new program, or renovating facilities. They are about strengthening an organization’s infrastructure, management, and/or governance. Through these grants, the Foundation seeks to strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of organizations serving the community.

Mini-Grants

Mini grants also present a compelling option for newer nonprofit organizations or those who haven’t previously applied for a grant award from the Foundation.

Crisis Grants

Crisis grants are intended to help organizations who are facing a sudden expense(s) for which they were unable to prepare for and could quickly affect their ability to carry out their core mission.

Types of Projects Funded
The Foundation funds organizations, programs, projects, and initiatives that seek to improve the quality of life in Wayne County, Indiana, and enhance the spirit of the Wayne County community. 
They are especially interested in proposals that:

Address a community problem or special project of some significance in a way not already being attempted or already being funded by some other means.
Present an innovative and practical approach to a community problem or project.
Promote collaborative relationships between organizations to leverage resources and reduce duplication of services most effectively.
Have a broad reach, as represented by the number of people involved or affected, and/or demonstrates a significant importance or depth of impact to those who are involved or affected.
Set forth a work plan which shows an ability to achieve the project’s goal.
Demonstrate sustainability for projects or programs that are to be ongoing.
Give evidence of the qualifications and stability of the organization applying.

Funding Information

Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants

Requests may be up to $10,000.

Mini-Grants

Requests may be up to $5,000.

Crisis Grants

Requests may be up to $5,000.

Eligibility Criteria
In order to receive funding, applicants must be a 501(c)3 organization operating in or serving Wayne County, Indiana. Priority consideration is given to projects which:

Address a community problem or special project of some significance for which funding is needed but not available through the organization’s regular budget;
Present an innovative and practical approach to a community problem or project;
Show evidence of the qualifications and stability of the applicant organization.

Ineligibility
In general, the Foundation will not fund requests for the following purposes in its traditional grantmaking cycle:

Annual Fund and Endowment Campaigns
Debt reduction
Post-event or after-the-fact applications
Religious purposes or capital improvements to church-owned facilities
Political activity
Grants to individuals
Services such as fire, police, schools, parks, etc. that are the responsibility of government and tax supported. (They may, however, occasionally support special projects of these agencies)
Typically, requests from youth sports leagues, school bands, or boosters will not be considered.
Standard instructional or regular operating costs of non-public schools
Organizations located outside of Wayne County do not provide direct services in the county.

For more information, visit WCF.