Noble County Community Foundation Inc Grants

Supports innovative and collaborative educational initiatives that create meaningful, lasting benefits for Noble County residents. The money comes from a Community Support Grant that Lilly Endowment Inc. made through its GIFT IX initiative. Applicants may request up to $100,000. Funding may go to one organization or be divided among several. Multi-year proposals are allowed, but the total request across all years may not exceed $100,000. Eligible applicants: Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, schools, governmental entities, and organizations working with an eligible fiscal sponsor.; Applicants must primarily serve Noble County residents and be in good standing with the Community Foundation of Noble County.; Total request may not exceed $100,000; multi-year requests may not exceed $100,000 across all years.; Grant funds may not be used for debt repayment.; Grant funds may not be used for expenses incurred before the approved grant start date.; Grant funds may not be used for activities without a clear benefit to Noble County residents.; Grant funds may not be used for requests that primarily benefit an individual rather than a charitable program or community initiative.; Applications should include measurable outcomes, a clear implementation timeline, a detailed budget, and, for multi-year requests, a year-by-year breakdown of activities and expenses.; Applicants will be asked to describe community and stakeholder involvement, organizational readiness, partnerships, evaluation methods, and how the work or its benefits will be sustained after the grant period.; All applicants must meet with the Director of Community Engagement and Leadership or the Program Associate before submitting an application.; Grant recipients must submit a Final Report within one year of completing the project (accomplishments and beneficiaries, how funds were spent, supporting materials); timely submission keeps the organization eligible for future grants.; The foundation generally does not fund individuals or private businesses.; The foundation generally does not fund political or religious campaigns.; The foundation generally does not fund debt reduction or endowment building.; The foundation generally does not fund routine operating expenses without a defined project plan.; The foundation generally does not fund projects completed before the grant deadline.; Grant Prioritization Framework: applicants should leverage other public and private funding sources; the foundation does not intend to be the sole funder.; Grant Prioritization Framework: proposals must address needs substantiated by assessments or studies demonstrating community demand.; Grant Prioritization Framework: collaboration with local organizations, businesses, or stakeholders is required.; Applications are also assessed on level of collaboration, project sustainability, clear measurable results, and justification for investment.. Geography served: Noble County, Indiana. Deadline: Application Deadlines: November 2, 2026.

Supports opioid remediation work in Noble County, covering prevention, treatment, recovery, harm reduction and other approved opioid remediation activities. Examples include naloxone, training, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), youth prevention education, and counseling and recovery support. Eligible applicants: Organizations and schools serving Noble County may apply for projects that clearly align with approved opioid remediation uses.; Past Community Foundation grant recipients must be in good standing.; All required final reports for previous grants must be submitted and approved before applying.; Applicants with open or incomplete grants are not eligible.; Applicants must clearly demonstrate how the proposed project directly aligns with an approved opioid remediation category or activity; applications without clear alignment will not be considered.; Grant funds may not be used for debt repayment.; Grant funds may not be used for expenses incurred before the approved grant start date.; Grant funds may not be used for projects that do not clearly align with approved opioid remediation uses.; Applications should include specific and measurable outcomes, an evaluation plan, project partners, a sustainability plan, a detailed project budget, and information about how grant funds will be used.; All applicants must meet with the Director of Community Engagement and Leadership or the Program Associate before submitting an application.; Grant recipients must submit a Final Report within one year of completing the project; timely submission keeps the organization eligible for future grants.; The foundation generally does not fund individuals or private businesses.; The foundation generally does not fund political or religious campaigns.; The foundation generally does not fund debt reduction or endowment building.; The foundation generally does not fund routine operating expenses without a defined project plan.; The foundation generally does not fund projects completed before the grant deadline.; Grant Prioritization Framework: applicants should leverage other public and private funding sources; the foundation does not intend to be the sole funder.; Grant Prioritization Framework: proposals must address needs substantiated by assessments or studies demonstrating community demand.; Grant Prioritization Framework: collaboration with local organizations, businesses, or stakeholders is required.. Geography served: Noble County, Indiana. Deadline: Application Deadlines: November 2, 2026.