Hamilton County Community Foundation Strategic Grants
Forecasted
Hamilton County Community Foundation Strategic Grants support nonprofits with program expansion, capacity-building, and service stabilization to create lasting benefit in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Special Consideration Request) | May 2027 (Letter of Intent)
Funding Amounts: Larger, targeted investments; matching funds required for capital requests
Summary: Strategic Grants support organizational growth, transformational initiatives, and service stabilization with lasting benefit for Hamilton County, Indiana.
Key Information: Invitation-only funding requires an existing HCCF partnership and a conversation with staff before submitting an LOI.
Description
Hamilton County Community Foundation (HCCF) Strategic Grants provide larger, targeted investments in initiatives designed to create meaningful, long-term community impact. The program supports scaling proven programs, strengthening organizational capacity, and advancing transformational projects aligned with HCCF’s priorities. The foundation’s grantmaking addresses needs including childcare, housing, social services, and workforce and education.
Supported work includes organizational capacity-building and expansion, large-scale community initiatives, and capital campaigns. Strategic Grants may also help organizations facing significant funding disruptions stabilize operations, preserve critical services, and strengthen long-term sustainability. HCCF proactively engages organizations whose work fits this pathway and demonstrates strong potential for lasting community benefit.
