Steuben County Community Foundation Grant Opportunities
SCCF supports nonprofit-led, collaborative projects in Steuben County, Indiana, advancing education, health, arts, environment, and community development with a focus on innovation and measurable impact.
Funder: Steuben County Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (Health & Human Services LOI) | June 25, 2026 (REMC Q2) | June 30, 2026 (Substance Abuse & Recovery Spring) | July 31, 2026 (Health & Human Services Full) | August 15, 2026 (Impact Grants LOI) | September 25, 2026 (REMC Q3) | October 15, 2026 (Impact Grants Full) | October 31, 2026 (F.I.S.T. Grant) | November 1, 2026 (Substance Abuse & Recovery Fall) | December 1, 2026 (Education LOI) | December 25, 2026 (REMC Q4) | January 31, 2027 (Education Full) | March 1, 2027 (Arts/Culture/Env/Rec/Comm Dev/Other LOI) | March 26, 2027 (REMC Q1) | April 30, 2027 (Arts/Culture/Env/Rec/Comm Dev/Other Full)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants: $3,000–$5,000; maximum $15,000 for most cycles; Impact Grants: multi-year, up to $150,000+; F.I.S.T. up to $2,000; REMC/Community Funds: variable.
Summary: Supports nonprofit-led projects improving quality of life in Steuben County across education, health, arts, community development, environment, and more.
Key Information: Letter of Intent required for most cycles; eligibility restricted to projects benefiting Steuben County.
Description
The Steuben County Community Foundation (SCCF) offers a broad portfolio of grant opportunities to nonprofit organizations serving Steuben County, Indiana. Funding supports projects in education, arts and culture, environment, recreation, community development, health and human services, substance abuse and recovery, humanities, youth leadership, and more. SCCF prioritizes collaborative and innovative projects that address root causes, foster engagement, and create sustainable impact in the community. Most grant cycles require a Letter of Intent (LOI) prior to a full application. Specialized cycles, such as Impact Grants and F.I.S.T. Grants, focus on multi-year collaborative initiatives and youth empowerment, respectively. Community Fund and REMC Operation Round Up grants further support locally-driven projects.
