Rising Together Grants
Rising Together Grants from the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne fund nonprofit initiatives that advance community well-being across five key pillars in Allen County, Indiana.
Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Inspiring Places) | November 1, 2026 (Healthy Mind & Body) | March 1, 2027 (Connected Community) | May 1, 2027 (Everyone's Economy) | July 1, 2027 (Lifelong Learning)
Funding Amounts: Average grant: $20,000; first-time grantees typically receive $5,000; maximum request is $50,000; one-year, one-time operational funding.
Summary: Supports nonprofit operational funding in Allen County, Indiana, advancing the foundation’s vision for a thriving, inclusive, and resilient community.
Key Information: One application per year; each pillar has its own deadline; not for medical/academic research.
Description
The Rising Together Grants program from the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne provides operational funding to nonprofit organizations serving Allen County and Northeast Indiana. Grants are awarded through five annual cycles, each aligned with a core pillar of the foundation’s “Let’s Rise!” Vision Plan: Connected Community, Everyone’s Economy, Lifelong Learning, Inspiring Places, and Healthy Mind & Body. These grants are designed to support nonprofits in their mission to improve well-being and quality of life in the region, with a focus on equity, collaboration, and sustainable impact.
