Field of Interest Grants
The Rush County Community Foundation's Field of Interest Grants support research, education, nature, health, and community projects to enhance quality of life in Rush County, Indiana.
Funder: Rush County Community Foundation
Due Dates: March 1 (Nature Preservation, YIP, Parks, Scouts, Soccer) | March 15 (CIRCLe Fund) | August 15 (Baldwin Early Learning) | September 1 (Youth Athletics, Education, Music, Dave Kehl, Rita Yager, Alex Workman, Brashaber, etc.) | October 15 (YIP) | Year-round, beginning 1/1 (Cancer Fund, Bob Priddy Sports, Helen & Jim Ewing)
Funding Amounts: Most grants up to $1,000 per household/year for direct assistance; project grants vary, typically smaller-scale community support.
Summary: Supports a wide range of community projects and direct aid in Rush County, Indiana, with each grant focused on a donor-specified area such as youth, education, nature, health, or vulnerable populations.
Key Information: Each Field of Interest Fund has unique eligibility and deadlines; some are rolling, others have fixed annual dates.
Description
The Rush County Community Foundation's Field of Interest Grants program encompasses a collection of donor-established funds, each targeting a specific priority such as youth sports, education, nature preservation, music, agriculture, health, and support for vulnerable populations. These grants are designed to enrich the quality of life for Rush County residents by supporting both direct individual/family assistance and community projects. Each fund has its own guidelines, eligibility criteria, and application process, reflecting the intentions of the original donors. The Foundation manages these grants to ensure donor wishes are honored and local needs are addressed effectively.
