[Community Foundation Alliance](https://www.communityfoundationalliance.org)

April 14, 2025 (Letter of Inquiry) | June 12, 2025 (Formal Application)

One grant of $50,000; project/program total cost must be at least $50,000; single-year funding.

Supports innovative, transformational projects in Spencer County addressing poverty, mental health/substance use, or economic opportunity.

--- ## Description The Impact Grant Program, administered by the Spencer County Community Foundation (an affiliate of the Community Foundation Alliance), provides a single $50,000 grant to support a project or program that addresses one or more of Spencer County’s most pressing challenges: breaking the cycle of poverty, improving mental health and addressing substance use, and increasing economic opportunity. The program seeks proposals that offer innovative, root-cause solutions with the potential for lasting, positive change in the local community. The application process is competitive and involves a two-step submission: a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to assess alignment with funding priorities, followed by a formal application for selected projects. --- ## Due Dates - April 14, 2025: Letter of Inquiry deadline - June 12, 2025: Formal grant application deadline Applicants will be notified of their LOI status by May 15, 2025. Finalists will be invited to present their proposals in early August, and the award decision will be announced by August 29, 2025. --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Size:** One grant of $50,000. - **Project Minimum:** The total project or program cost must be at least $50,000. - **Duration:** Funding is for a single year. - **Restrictions:** Only one Impact Grant is awarded per cycle. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** - Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) and 509(a) status. - Governmental agencies serving Spencer County. - **Geographic Focus:** Projects must directly benefit Spencer County, Indiana. - **Ineligible Activities:** - Religious organizations for religious purposes - Political parties or campaigns - Endowment creation or debt reduction - Operating costs not directly related to the proposed project/program - Annual appeals or membership contributions - Travel requests for groups/individuals (e.g., bands, sports teams, classes) --- ## Application Process 1. **Letter of Inquiry (LOI):** - Submit online between March 14, 2025, and April 14, 2025. - The LOI is used to determine alignment with funding priorities. - All LOI applicants will be notified of their status by May 15, 2025. 2. **Formal Application:** - Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal by June 12, 2025. 3. **Review and Selection:** - Formal applications are reviewed by the grants committee, including site visits and oral presentations for finalists. - Finalists present proposals at the County Advisory Board meeting (August 4, 2025). - Award recipient is notified by August 29, 2025. 4. **Reporting:** - A final report is required upon project completion. **Application Portal:** [Apply Online](https://www.grantinterface.com/Common/LogOn.aspx?eqs=oVBumf2XVy8QZLA0eBFHtaduRAYJbPVz0) --- ## Additional Information - Only one project will be funded per grant cycle. - Projects should demonstrate potential for substantial, lasting community impact. - Strong preference for proposals addressing root causes of poverty, mental health/substance use, or economic opportunity. --- ## External Links - [Impact Grant Program Information](https://www.spencercountycf.org/impact-grant-program) - [Community Foundation Alliance](https://www.communityfoundationalliance.org) - [2025 Impact Grant Announcement](https://www.spencercountycf.org/50-000-impact-grant-available-for-transformational-community-projects-in-spencer-county) - [Community Impact Report (Focus Areas)](https://www.spencercountycf.org/community-impact-report) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Area | Email | Phone | |------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------| | Emily Alvey | Regional Director of Community Engagement & Impact | ealvey@communityfoundationalliance.org | 812-649-5724 | | Rachael Goldsberry | Regional Director of Development | rgoldsberry@communityfoundationalliance.org| 812-649-5724 | | Spencer County Community Foundation | Main Office | info@spencercountycf.org (general) | 812-649-5724 | | Mailing Address: PO Box 560, Santa Claus, IN 47579 | Physical Address: 200 Patricia Koch Drive, Santa Claus, IN 47579 | | | ---

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