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

April 30, 2026 (Full application deadline for Tarter / Herman-Crum Grants)

Up to $2,500 per grant; awarded once per year.

Supports projects that enhance the quality of life for residents of Osgood and its surrounding rural area in Indiana.

--- ## Description The Tarter / Herman-Crum Grants, managed by the Ripley County Community Foundation, provide annual funding to nonprofit organizations for projects that improve the quality and enjoyment of life for residents of Osgood and its rural surroundings. The grants are funded by the Frank Tarter Community Trust Fund and the Ray Herman & Louise Herman-Crum Memorial Endowment Fund. Supported initiatives may focus on arts and culture, education, workforce development, health and well-being, or the environment, provided they directly benefit the local Osgood area. --- ## Due Dates - April 30, 2026: Full application deadline (applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on April 30) Applications are accepted annually from April 1 through April 30. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant amount: up to $2,500 per project. - Grants are awarded once per year. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations serving residents of Osgood and the rural area surrounding Osgood, Indiana. - Organizations must: - Qualify as exempt under IRS Section 501(c), or be sponsored by such organizations, or qualify as governmental or educational entities (per IRS Code Section 509(a)). - Demonstrate responsible fiscal sponsorship and adequate accounting procedures. - Not have outstanding or delinquent grant reports with the Foundation. - Grants are **not** awarded to individuals, for travel/lodging, to repay prior purchases, for endowment building, property acquisition, or for sectarian religious purposes (except for general community programs or historic preservation). - Previous grantees must have completed all reporting and spending requirements before applying again. - Full eligibility guidelines are available on the [What to Know Before Applying](https://rccfonline.org/grants/what-to-know-before-applying/) page. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [RCCF Grants Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/RCCF/Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FRCCF). - The application window is April 1–April 30 each year. - Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. - If April 30 falls on a holiday, the deadline is extended to the next business day at 11:59 PM. - Awards are typically decided on or about May 30. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should align with one or more of the Foundation’s service areas: Arts & Culture, Health & Well-Being, Education & Workforce Development, or Environment & Natural Resources. - The Foundation prioritizes proposals with strong community support, clear leadership, and high impact per dollar granted. - All grantees must sign and comply with the Foundation’s Grant Award Agreement and reporting requirements. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and Guidelines](https://rccfonline.org/grants/) - [What to Know Before Applying](https://rccfonline.org/grants/what-to-know-before-applying/) - [Online Grants Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/RCCF) - [Tarter and Herman-Crum Grant Announcement](https://rccfonline.org/tarter-and-herman-crum-grant-applications-accepted-2/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |-------------------|---------------------------------------|----------------| | General Inquiries | [office@rccfonline.org](mailto:office@rccfonline.org) | (812) 933-1098 | | Grants Portal | [lbrown@rccfonline.org](mailto:lbrown@rccfonline.org) | (812) 933-1098 | ---

Tarter / Herman-Crum Grants

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