Lloyd Ness Family Fund supports organizations’ charitable projects in Noble and Whitley Counties, Indiana, advancing education, agriculture, and youth leadership to foster community growth.
The application deadline moved from July 2, 2026, to July 2, 2027.
Funder: Community Foundation of Noble County
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Support for charitable programs and projects
Summary: Supports charitable programs and projects in Indiana’s Noble and Whitley Counties focused on education, agriculture, and youth leadership.
Key Information: Projects must serve Noble County or Whitley County, Indiana.
The Lloyd Ness Family Fund is a donor-advised fund administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County. Established in 2019 by Lloyd Ness’s children, it supports charitable programs and projects in Noble County or Whitley County, Indiana, that promote education, agriculture, and youth leadership. Organizations are encouraged to propose initiatives that foster community growth, inspire leadership, and advance opportunities in these focus areas.
The fund honors Lloyd Ness’s lifelong interests in teaching, farming, and community involvement. His experiences growing up during the Great Depression and his work as an educator and farmer inspired his family to create a fund that continues his commitment to learning and helping others.