Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc Grants

Small grants for space-themed projects and programs in and for Hendricks County that build community engagement and excitement around the $1 Million Moonshot Grant. Funding ranges from $250 to $2,500 per project, and HCCF may consider grants over $2,500. Applications are reviewed monthly. The same application can also be used to request non-cash 'Approved Program' status for fully funded or no-cost space-themed projects. Eligible applicants: Eligible: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.; Eligible: government entities (including parks and trails).; Eligible: coalitions or collaborative groups.; Eligible: non-501(c)(3) organizations with a charitable program open to the community.; Projects must spark community engagement and excitement surrounding the $1 Million Moonshot Grant opportunity.; Projects must be space-themed.; Projects must be in and for Hendricks County.; For grants over $2,500, contact HCCF Program Associate Skylar Hazlett before applying.; Only applications submitted through the online grant portal will be accepted.; Reporting through the online portal: a paragraph on how the money was used and pictures from the program/project, generally due a month after the last dollars are spent. All funds should be spent by December 1, 2027, and all reports are due no later than December 31, 2027.; AI may be used, but applications should reflect the organization's authentic voice, be grounded in the realities of Hendricks County, represent the organization's capacity to implement the work, and include verifiable and reliable data sources. Applications relying heavily on generic or unsupported content will be less competitive.. Geography served: Hendricks County. Deadline: Applications Live: October 20, 2026 – September 7, 2027.