Rising Together Grants
Rising Together Grants from the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne fund nonprofits driving community change in Allen County and Northeast Indiana through five strategic impact areas.
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: Typical awards up to $50,000 (average ~$20,000; first-time grantees ~$5,000); one-year, unrestricted operational support.
Summary: Supports operational funding for nonprofits advancing a more inclusive, resilient, and vibrant Allen County and Northeast Indiana.
Key Information: Only one application/pillar per year; requests above $50,000 not considered; no funding for medical/academic research.
Description
Rising Together Grants, offered by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, provide unrestricted operational support to 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Allen County and Northeast Indiana. The program is rooted in the foundation’s “Let’s Rise!” Vision Plan, aiming to drive systemic change and elevate community well-being across five strategic pillars: Connected Community, Everyone's Economy, Lifelong Learning, Inspiring Places, and Healthy Mind & Body. Grants are awarded to organizations whose missions align with these pillars and who demonstrate strong governance, impact, and financial health.
