Evansville Endowment Fund Grant Program
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Evansville Endowment Fund Grant Program supports charitable organizations’ capital projects to improve community facilities, recreation, housing, and economic development in Evansville, Indiana.
Funder: Community Foundation Alliance
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Letter of Inquiry) | August 2027 (Formal application, invitation only)
Funding Amounts: Any size considered; typical grants $20,000–$25,000; requests of at least $1,000 preferred
Summary: Supports capital projects serving Evansville, Indiana, across community services, arts, recreation, neighborhood revitalization, and economic development.
Key Information: Applicants must qualify under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) and serve within Evansville city limits.
Description
The Evansville Endowment Fund Grant Program supports capital projects serving the City of Evansville, Indiana. Offered through the Community Foundation Alliance, the program funds permanent community facilities, arts and cultural facilities, public recreation, neighborhood revitalization, and economic development. The Fund’s board oversees governance and grantmaking, with the Community Foundation providing management and administrative services.
Eligible work includes acquiring, constructing, or renovating community-service facilities; improving museums, performing arts venues, and historic properties; developing public parks and recreational facilities; and rehabilitating property or creating housing for low- to moderate-income residents. Economic development support focuses on existing municipally operated loan programs. At least 60% of grant funding is distributed for activities supporting or benefiting Evansville’s 4th and 6th wards.
