[Ripley County Community Foundation](https://rccfonline.org)

June 5, 2026 | September 4, 2026 | December 4, 2026

Up to $1,500 per grant; one Small Projects Grant per organization per year.

Supports Ripley County nonprofits with flexible, rapid funding for immediate or short-term project needs.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the due date; only one application per organization per year.

--- ## Description The Small Projects Grants program from the Ripley County Community Foundation provides flexible, rapid funding to nonprofit organizations operating in Ripley County, Indiana. These grants are designed to help organizations respond to immediate, unforeseen, or short-term needs that arise throughout the year. The program supports initiatives across four key service areas: arts and culture, health and well-being, education and workforce development, and environment and natural resources. The goal is to foster innovation, community engagement, and meaningful impact by enabling nonprofits to address emerging challenges without delay. --- ## Due Dates - June 5, 2026: Small Projects Grant submission deadline (First Friday of June) - September 4, 2026: Small Projects Grant submission deadline (First Friday of September) - December 4, 2026: Small Projects Grant submission deadline (First Friday of December) Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on each due date. If a deadline falls on a holiday when the Foundation is closed, the deadline is extended to the next business day. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant amount: **Up to $1,500 per project** (increased from $1,000 in 2026) - Organizations may apply for **one Small Projects Grant per year** - Funding is intended for immediate, smaller-scale, or short-term projects - Organizations that receive a Small Projects Grant may also apply for one Large Projects Grant in the same year --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be **nonprofit organizations operating in Ripley County, Indiana** - Must qualify as a 501(c) organization, be sponsored by one, or qualify as a governmental or educational entity (per IRS Code Section 509(a)) - Projects must align with at least one of the Foundation’s four service areas: - Arts & Culture - Education & Workforce Development - Health & Well-Being - Environment & Natural Resources - Organizations must have responsible fiscal sponsors and adequate accounting procedures - No outstanding or delinquent grant reports with RCCF - Grants are not made to individuals, for travel/lodging, endowments, completed projects, equipment already purchased, weapons, property acquisition, or sectarian religious purposes - All previous grants must be spent and reported before applying again --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [RCCF Grants Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/RCCF) - Applications are accepted year-round but must be received by 11:59 PM on the relevant deadline to be considered for that cycle - Late applications will be held for the next grant cycle - Review the [Grant Guidelines and Policies](https://rccfonline.org/grants/what-to-know-before-applying/) before applying - Grant recipients must sign and abide by the Foundation’s Grant Award Agreements and submit required reports --- ## Additional Information - The grant maximum was increased to $1,500 per project in 2026 to address rising costs and expand the impact of funded projects - The program is designed for flexibility and rapid response to community needs - Matching funds may be available through special Foundation initiatives—check the [Foundation website](https://rccfonline.org/announcing-major-enhancements-to-2026-grants/) for updates --- ## External Links - [Ripley County Community Foundation Grants Overview](https://rccfonline.org/grants/) - [Small Projects Grants Guidelines](https://rccfonline.org/grants/what-to-know-before-applying/) - [Grants Portal (Apply Online)](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/RCCF) - [2026 Grant Program Enhancements](https://rccfonline.org/announcing-major-enhancements-to-2026-grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |------------------|-------------------------------------|----------------| | General Inquiries| [office@rccfonline.org](mailto:office@rccfonline.org) | (812) 933-1098 | | Grants Contact | [lbrown@rccfonline.org](mailto:lbrown@rccfonline.org) | (812) 933-1098 |

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