Nonprofits
Now Accepting grant applications
For Grants over $25,000, the Next deadline is february 15, 2025
Our Community
The nonprofit community in Elkhart is strong and provides robust services and opportunities. The Community Foundation commits grant funding in addition to workshops, coaching, and roundtables to build capacity of nonprofit partners. For information about the non-monetary support available from The Learning Center, click here.
Grant Opportunities
| GranTs & Applications | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Investment Grants | These grants support the work of nonprofit organizations serving Elkhart County in three general areas: Career Pathways, Kids & Families, and Placemaking. To get started, contact a program officer. | |
Grants less than $25,000 are reviewed and approved by the Program staff of the Community Foundation. Decisions are made within 6 weeks. | Application Deadline: Ongoing | |
Grants over $25,000 are reviewed and approved by a committee of community volunteers. Decisions are made within 2 months. | Application Deadlines: August 15 and February 15 | |
| Trail Network Grants | These grants are for nonprofits developing, maintaining, or activating Elkhart County’s trail network. For access to these grants, contact Brittany Short $1,000 or greater | |
| Well Foundation | These grants support projects and programs that focus on health and wellness serving the people of Goshen and the greater population of Elkhart County. $1,000 or greater | Application Window: August 15 to October 1 |
| Bontrager Family Foundation | Bontrager family advisors will focus on making a measurable impact on organizations that share the same value system instilled deep into their family heritage, including Christian faith-based organizations, youth and families, the Middlebury community. Up to $30,000 | Application Deadlines: May 31 and October 31 |
| Mishler Brown Fund | Mishler Brown grants will be awarded to nonprofit organizations to support farming, agriculture, historic preservation of farms, barns and equipment, or preservation of natural resources. Grants are not limited to Elkhart County. | Application Deadlines: December 31 |
| Sponsorships | These grants support fundraising events for nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life in Elkhart County. Up to $10,000 | Applications Deadline: Ongoing |
| Emergency Grants | Emergency grants are intended for sudden, unanticipated and unavoidable challenges that, if not addressed immediately, could threaten an organization’s stability and/or ability to achieve its mission. Must meet eligibility requirements. Up to $25,000 | Applications Deadline: Ongoing |
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