How to Apply

The Community Foundation has established an annual grantmaking program that is available on a competitive basis to qualified nonprofit organizations serving Hancock County. Each grantmaking program has its own criteria used to evaluate applications.

We welcome and encourage contact from organizations that are considering applying for a grant and are happy to clarify and respond to questions concerning policies, guidelines, or application procedures.

We require that applicant organizations use the Community Foundation's application forms. Grant program timelines and forms are posted on our website at www.hccf.cc or can be obtained by calling Rachel Strong, Program Officer at 317-462-8870 ext. 226.

Programming Mini-Grants

HCCF has set aside funds to be awarded in the form of Programming Mini-Grants. These grants will be awarded in amounts up to $1,000 to nonprofit organizations who need funds for a particular program or project. These grant requests will be reviewed and awarded on a quarterly basis so long as funding is still available.

Applications for Programming Mini-Grants are due to HCCF by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 19. For steps on how to apply, see the HCCF Common Grant Application.

Core Operating Support Grants

HCCF’s 2010 grant cycle will focus on core operational support to Hancock County nonprofit organizations. Core operational support is funding that enables the organization to carry out its basic mission with minimal restrictions on its use. Funding can be used to underwrite administrative infrastructure and/or maintain core programs and essential staff.

The deadline to submit a Letter of Intent or Formal Proposal for the Core Operating Support Grant Cycle has passed. Information about the next grant cycle will be made available in Spring 2011.

Field of Interest Grants

HCCF offers Field of Interest Grants to organizations that offer programs in one of the areas listed below. The field of interest grant cycle will run concurrently with the core operating support grant cycle.

• Addictions and/or Substance Abuse Education and Treatment
• William Harold and Mary Katherine Kingery Friends of Domestic Animals
• Hancock County Arts
• Hospice Care
• Lifelong Learning
• Prevent Child Abuse

The deadline to submit a Letter of Intent or Formal Proposal for these Field of Interest Grants has passed. Information about the next grant cycle will be made available in Spring 2011.

Contact Information

Questions about grants should be directed to Rachel Strong, Program Officer, at 317-462-8870 extension 226 or rstrong@hccf.cc.