[Steuben County Community Foundation](https://steubenfoundation.org)

Rolling (applications considered throughout the year)

Typical awards $3,000–$5,000; maximum $15,000; duration and amount may vary by project

Supports projects that increase Steuben County residents’ awareness of and participation in the humanities, including performances, exhibits, and workshops.

--- ## Description The Humanities Fund Grants program, administered by the Steuben County Community Foundation (SCCF), is designed to boost awareness and participation in the humanities among Steuben County residents. Eligible projects include performances, exhibits, multicultural experiences, workshops, and readings that focus on humanities topics. The program encourages initiatives that are collaborative, address root causes, and align with the mission and strategic plan of the applicant organization. Applications are accepted year-round and are reviewed by a volunteer committee, with final decisions made by the SCCF Board of Directors. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are considered throughout the year (no fixed deadline). - There is no quarterly cycle or LOI requirement for Humanities Fund Grants. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from **$3,000 to $5,000**. - Maximum grant award is **$15,000**. - Actual award size and duration may vary depending on the project and available funding. --- ## Eligibility - **Who can apply:** Nonprofit organizations serving Steuben County, Indiana. - Organizations headquartered outside Steuben County may apply if a majority of those benefitting reside in Steuben County. - **Who/what is not eligible:** - Individuals. - Organizations with outstanding grant reports due to SCCF. - Organizations that do not serve Steuben County. - Projects not intended to improve quality of life in Steuben County. - Projects normally fully funded by government or schools. - Religious activities that do not serve the community at large. - Political organizations or campaigns. - Projects duplicating existing services without collaboration. - Projects where SCCF is the sole funder. - Requests for projects already completed or for debt reduction. - Projects that SCCF has funded for three consecutive years. - Fundraising campaigns. - **Project requirements:** - Should be collaborative and address root causes of issues. - Must fit within the applicant organization’s mission and strategic plan. - Must have board support, demonstrated by board-approved meeting minutes. --- ## Application Process 1. Access the [SCCF online grants portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=steuben). 2. Create or log in to your organization’s account. 3. Locate the Humanities Fund Grants opportunity and complete the application. 4. Submit the full application (no LOI required for this fund). 5. Applications are reviewed by a volunteer committee, with final decisions by the SCCF Board of Directors. 6. If awarded, recipients must sign a grant agreement and complete reporting through the portal. 7. The review and payment process typically takes 60–75 days from the relevant grant decision period. --- ## Additional Information - If your application is declined, you may revise and resubmit or apply for a different project. - Organizations currently receiving Impact Grant payouts may not apply for funding for the same program/project through other SCCF grants, but may apply for other initiatives. - Final grant reports are required and must include specific, measurable outcomes. --- ## External Links - [Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.steubenfoundation.org/s/Board-Approved-Grant-Guidelines-Updated-3-4-2026.pdf) - [Online Grants Portal (Apply/Manage)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=steuben) - [Nonprofit Resource Page](https://www.steubenfoundation.org/nonprofits) - [Contact SCCF](https://steubenfoundation.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |--------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Silby Kays | [skays@steubenfoundation.org](mailto:skays@steubenfoundation.org) | 260-665-6656 |

Humanities Fund Grants

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