[Community Foundation of Noble County](https://cfnoble.org)

July 2, 2026 (Lloyd Ness Family Fund)

Amount not specified; supports charitable projects in Noble and Whitley Counties, Indiana.

Supports charitable programs in Noble and Whitley Counties, Indiana, with a focus on education, agriculture, and youth leadership.

--- ## Description The Lloyd Ness Family Fund is a donor-advised fund established in 2019 to honor the legacy of Lloyd Ness, a lifelong educator and farmer. The fund supports charitable programs and projects located in Noble County or Whitley County, Indiana, that promote education, agriculture, and youth leadership. Its mission is to foster community growth, inspire youth leadership, and advance opportunities in these key areas, reflecting Lloyd Ness’s passion for learning, teaching, and farming. --- ## Due Dates - July 2, 2026: Application deadline (Lloyd Ness Family Fund) --- ## Funding Amount - The fund does not specify a set award amount or range. - Funding supports projects and initiatives in education, agriculture, and youth leadership within Noble and Whitley Counties, Indiana. - Applicants are encouraged to propose budgets appropriate to their project’s scope and impact. --- ## Eligibility - **Geographic restriction:** Projects must serve Noble County or Whitley County, Indiana. - **Eligible applicants:** Organizations (such as nonprofits, schools, or community groups) proposing charitable programs or initiatives. - **Focus areas:** Education, agriculture, and youth leadership. - **Purpose:** Initiatives should foster community growth, inspire youth, and advance opportunities in the specified focus areas. - Individuals are generally not eligible unless applying on behalf of an eligible organization. --- ## Application Process 1. Visit the [Grant Apply Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfnc). 2. Create an account or log in to an existing account. 3. Complete and submit the application form through the portal by the stated deadline. 4. For questions or technical assistance, contact the program team (see below). --- ## Additional Information - The fund was established by the children of Lloyd Ness to continue his legacy of community involvement, education, and support for agriculture. - Past recipients have included a variety of local organizations advancing youth leadership and educational opportunities. - The fund is administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County, which provides additional support for applicants during the process. --- ## External Links - [Lloyd Ness Family Fund Grant Details](https://cfnoble.org/grant/lloyd-ness-family-fund) - [Community Foundation of Noble County Home](https://cfnoble.org) - [Grant Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfnc) - [Learn More About the Lloyd Ness Family Fund](https://cfnoble.org/fund/lloyd-ness-family-fund/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-------------------------|--------------| | Jazmín Herrera, MNA | Director of Community Engagement and Leadership| Jazmin@cfnoble.org | 260-894-3335 | | Caroline Sizelove | Program Associate | Caroline@cfnoble.org | 260-894-3335 | | General Foundation Email | | CFNC@cfnoble.org | 260-894-3335 | For general inquiries, you may also use the [foundation’s contact form](https://cfnoble.org/contact-us/).

Lloyd Ness Family Fund

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