Men's Fund Grants Program
The Men's Fund Grants Program awards annual grants for impactful, measurable projects that improve quality of life in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, with a focus on collaboration, sustainability, and underserved populations.
Funder: Community Foundation Alliance
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $30,000 annual Impact Grant; smaller finalist grants may also be awarded; grant period up to 2 years
Summary: Annual grant supporting impactful charitable projects to improve quality of life in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
Key Information: Not accepting applications in 2025; next expected cycle opens July 2026, with deadline in October 2026.
Description
The Men's Fund Grants Program of Vanderburgh County is an annual philanthropic initiative of the Community Foundation Alliance, designed to drive positive social change by funding significant charitable projects that address current needs in the community. Each year, the program awards a major Impact Grant—typically $30,000—to a nonprofit or governmental agency for a program or project aimed at improving the quality of life in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Finalists present their proposals at the Men’s Fund annual meeting, and the grant recipient is selected by member vote. The program emphasizes organizational planning, collaboration, sustainability, measurable outcomes, and preference for projects benefitting underserved populations.
