[Community Foundation of Noble County](https://cfnoble.org)

July 2026 | November 2026 | March 2027

Up to $10,000 per project; typically one-year awards.

Supports inclusive projects for people with disabilities in Noble County, focusing on self-determination, integration, universal design, and community collaboration.

--- ## Description The AWS Foundation Accessible Communities Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County in partnership with the AWS Foundation, provides grants to organizations working to create inclusive programs for children and adults with enduring intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities in Noble County, Indiana. The fund emphasizes principles such as self-determination, inclusion, integration, universal design, and collaboration. Projects should foster opportunities that encourage individual potential, support education and employment, and promote social inclusion, aiming to exceed minimum ADA standards and deliver measurable, long-term community impact. --- ## Due Dates - July 2026 (anticipated) - November 2026 (anticipated) - March 2027 (anticipated) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Organizations may request up to $10,000 per project. - Awards are typically for a one-year period. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be organizations (not individuals). - Projects must serve children and/or adults with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities. - Activities must take place in Noble County, Indiana. - Proposals should align with guiding principles: self-determination, inclusion, integration, universal design, and collaboration. - Both new and existing programs are eligible if they demonstrate measurable impact and community benefit. --- ## Application Process - Visit the [Grant Apply Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfnc). - Create a new account or log in to an existing one. - Complete and submit the grant application through the portal. - Applications are evaluated based on alignment to guiding principles, community background, scale and long-term impact, and the relative value of the award. --- ## Additional Information - The fund encourages projects that exceed ADA standards using universal design principles. - Collaboration among organizations is highly valued. - Social settings that include family, friends, and age-related peer groups are preferred. --- ## External Links - [AWS Foundation Accessible Communities Fund Program Page](https://cfnoble.org/grant/aws-foundation-accessible/) - [Community Foundation of Noble County Home](https://cfnoble.org) - [Grant Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfnc) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-------------------------|--------------| | Jazmín Herrera, MNA | Director of Community Engagement & Leadership | Jazmin@cfnoble.org | 260-894-3335 | | Caroline Sizelove | Program Associate | Caroline@cfnoble.org | 260-894-3335 | | General Inquiries | | CFNC@cfnoble.org | 260-894-3335 | ---

AWS Foundation Accessible Communities Fund

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