Community Grants
Community organizations in northeast Indiana may apply for a Community Grant exemplifying Christ’s love through whole-person health supporting wellness in body, mind, and spirit.
Grant Guidelines
- An organization must be located in our 10-county service area in northeast Indiana (Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties).
- Fiscal agent requests are not eligible for funding.
- An application cannot include funding at 100% of the total cost.
- An application cannot include funding for more than one project.
- Grant funding cannot be used for the following:
- To fund any medical procedures which are destructive of life or programs which encourage them.
- To fund projects that have been completed.
- To fund or cover debt.
- To fund any expenses related to fundraising events.
- To fund any promotional items.
- To fund any pass-through items.
- To fund a fund.
- To fund an individual.
The Lutheran Foundation Board of Directors may from time to time expand upon their understanding and interpretation of these guidelines.
Funding Policies
- Only one application can be submitted per fiscal year.
- A grant application must be a minimum of $5,000.
- An application for funding cannot exceed 20% of the total cost.
- Organizations must have a current 501(c)(3) status. Fiscal agent requests are not eligible for funding.
- Organizations headquartered outside the 10-county service area are eligible to apply for program support only if there is an established local office.
- An application for capital funding will not be considered.
- The funding request must align with one of the current focus areas.
Focus Areas
- Advocate for whole-person health through elevating community awareness and understanding that mental, behavioral, and chronic physical health conditions are common, can be debilitating, and are responsive to treatment.
- Promote early screening, diagnosis, and treatment to improve and integrate physical, mental, and behavioral health.
- Provide access for uninsured or underinsured individuals for physical, mental, and behavioral health.
- Invest in programs that help vulnerable individuals by strengthening resiliency, developing coping skills, and increasing self-worth.
Contact
- If you are a new applicant, we encourage you to contact Nan Meyer at (260) 458-2104 or by email to schedule an in-person or virtual meeting to discuss your application.
- If you are a new or current applicant, please contact us regarding the Community grant application process. Our grant team is always happy to assist or answer any questions.
Grant Deadlines and Timeline
If the grant deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it is extended to the next business day at noon.
| Deadline Date | Decision By |
|---|---|
| February 1 (noon) | June 30 |
Application
An application will not be considered if:
- Received after the grant deadline.
- Any information is incomplete.
- Does not include the required templates and attachments.
- The organization has any overdue grant reports/follow ups.