Nonprofits

Competitive grant applications over $25,000 are due February 15, 2024.

Our Community

C.A.R.E. volunteers and patrons

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

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, click here.

GranTs & ApplicationsDescriptionAmount
Community Investment GrantsThese grants support the work of nonprofit organizations serving Elkhart County in three general areas: Career Pathways, Kids & Families, and Placemaking.  To get started, contact us. 
 

Application Deadline: Ongoing

These grants are reviewed and approved by the Program staff of the Community Foundation. Decisions are made within 6 weeks.

Less than $25,000
 

Application Deadline: mid-February and mid-August

These grants are reviewed and approved by a committee of community volunteers. Decisions are made within 2 months.

Over $25,000
Trail Network GrantsThese grants are for nonprofits developing, maintaining, or activating Elkhart County’s trail network.$1,000 or greater
Well Foundation

Application Window: August 15 to October 1

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
Bontrager Family Foundation

Application Deadlines: May 31 and October 31

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
Mishler Brown Fund

Application Deadlines: December 31

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.

 
Sponsorships

Applications accepted year-round

These grants support fundraising events for nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life in Elkhart County.

Up to $10,000
Emergency Grants

Applications accepted year-round

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

Contact Us

The programs team at the Community Foundation is ready to offer a hand. Reach out today.

Candy Yoder

Candy Yoder

Chief Program Officer

[email protected]
(574) 295-8761

Vonnie Trumble

VONNIE TRUMBLE

PROGRAM OFFICER

[email protected]
(574) 295-8761

Ray Caldwell

Ray Caldwell

Program Officer

[email protected]
(574) 295-8761

jackie-rodriguez

Jackie Rodriguez

Associate Program Officer

[email protected]
(574) 295-8761

Anne Horst Hanby

Anne Horst Hanby

GRANTS AND Scholarship Administrator

[email protected]
(574) 295-8761

Brittany Short

Brittany Short

Initiative Director,
Connect in Elkhart County

[email protected]
(574) 295-8761

KimberlyBoynton

Kimberly Boynton

Coalition Director,
Building Strong Brains

[email protected]
(574) 295-8761