Evansville Endowment Fund Annual Grant Cycle
This grant funds capital projects that improve community, arts, recreation, and economic development in Evansville, Indiana, with a focus on the 4th and 6th wards.
Funder: Community Foundation Alliance
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027: Letter of Inquiry deadline | August 2027: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $20,000–$25,000 per project; requests of at least $1,000 are preferred; no strict maximum.
Summary: Supports capital projects by nonprofits benefiting Evansville, Indiana, especially the 4th and 6th wards, through a two-step application process.
Key Information: At least 60% of funding must benefit Evansville’s 4th and 6th wards; eligibility limited to 501(c)(3)/509(a) nonprofits with projects within city limits.
Description
This annual grant opportunity, administered by the Community Foundation Alliance, is designed to support capital projects that improve community, arts, recreation, neighborhood revitalization, and economic development within the city limits of Evansville, Indiana. The program places particular emphasis on projects that benefit the city’s 4th and 6th wards, with at least 60% of grant funding directed to these areas. Eligible projects include the acquisition, construction, or renovation of permanent facilities for social, cultural, recreational, or economic purposes. The grant process is competitive and involves a two-step application: first, a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) is submitted and reviewed, and successful applicants are then invited to submit a full proposal.
