Hamilton County Community Foundation Strategic Grants
Strategic Grants support large-scale, transformational, and capacity-building projects by nonprofits in Hamilton County, Indiana, aiming for lasting community impact and organizational growth.
Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation
Due Dates: May 4, 2026 (Special Consideration Request) | May 17, 2026 (Letter of Intent)
Funding Amounts: Large-scale, targeted investments; award size varies by project scope; supports transformational, capacity-building, and capital initiatives.
Summary: Supports impactful, long-term initiatives in Hamilton County, Indiana through targeted funding for organizational growth, transformational projects, and operational stability.
Key Information: Invitation-only; begins with LOI; matching funds required for capital requests; organizations must have prior engagement with HCCF.
Description
Hamilton County Community Foundation Strategic Grants provide significant, targeted funding to nonprofit organizations working to advance transformational projects, scale proven initiatives, strengthen organizational capacity, or stabilize operations after major funding disruptions in Hamilton County, Indiana. The program is designed to support projects with the potential for lasting, community-wide impact, with a focus on capacity-building, capital campaigns (requiring matching funds), and large-scale initiatives aligned with the Foundation’s strategic priorities. Grants are awarded through an invitation-only process, beginning with a Letter of Intent (LOI).
