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
Application Submission Requirements
- A grant application must be a minimum of $5,000.
- Only one application can be submitted per fiscal year.
- An application for funding cannot exceed 20% of the total cost.
- 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.
Publicity and Grant Recognition
- Grantees are required to recognize a grant award from TLF as follows unless an exception is made by the Chief Program Officer:
- The Chief Program Officer must review and approve any recognition, announcement or dedication materials in writing prior to their distribution.
Contact
- We encourage you to contact Nan Meyer at (260) 458-2104 or by email to answer any questions, schedule a virtual or in-person meeting, or assist with the grant process or portal.
Focus Areas
- Advocate mental well-being through elevating community awareness and understanding that mental and behavioral health conditions are common, can be debilitating, and are responsive to treatment.
- Promote early screening, diagnosis, and treatment to improve and integrate mental and behavioral care.
- Provide access for uninsured or underinsured individuals for physical, mental, and/or behavioral health care.
- Invest in programs that help vulnerable individuals by strengthening resiliency, developing coping skills, and increasing self-worth.
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 |
|---|---|
| March 1 (noon) | June 30 |
Application
An application will not be considered if:
- Received after the deadline.
- Any information is incomplete.
- Does not include the required templates and attachments.
- The organization has any overdue grant reports/follow ups.