Evansville Endowment Fund Annual Grant Cycle
Supports capital projects in Evansville, IN—especially in the 4th and 6th wards—including facility, arts, recreation, neighborhood, and economic development initiatives.
Funder: Community Foundation Alliance
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (LOI deadline, projected) | August 2027 (Full application deadline for invited applicants, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $20,000–$25,000; requests of at least $1,000 preferred; total annual awards exceed $500,000.
Summary: Supports capital projects and community development initiatives benefiting Evansville, Indiana, with priority for the 4th and 6th wards.
Key Information: At least 60% of funding is directed to the 4th and 6th wards; only 501(c)(3) or 509(a) nonprofits serving Evansville are eligible.
Description
This annual grant opportunity, administered by the Community Foundation Alliance through the Evansville Endowment Fund, supports capital projects that benefit the City of Evansville, Indiana. The program prioritizes projects that serve the 4th and 6th wards, including the acquisition, construction, or renovation of permanent facilities, arts and cultural venues, recreational infrastructure, neighborhood revitalization, and economic development initiatives. The process is competitive and uses a two-step application: an initial Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to confirm alignment with fund priorities, followed by an invitation to submit a full application for selected organizations.
