At-Risk Youth (Randy and Kathy Vernon Endowment and Exchange Club of Lafayette Endowment) supports nonprofits’ program and capital projects to address the needs of at-risk youth in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Field of Interest application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $16,225 total available for the fund
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects addressing the needs of at-risk youth in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Key Information: Applicants must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and use the Foundation’s required application templates.
The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette administers this Field of Interest grant through the Randy and Kathy Vernon Endowment and the Exchange Club of Lafayette Endowment. It supports nonprofit organizations addressing the needs of at-risk youth in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, with grants awarded based on need.
The fund has a specific youth-centered purpose: requests must align with the endowments’ commitment to supporting at-risk youth rather than unrelated community work. Field of Interest funding may support capital or program expenses, according to the terms of each endowment agreement. Projects are reviewed within the Foundation’s grantmaking process for eligibility, completeness, community impact, and sustainability.