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All scholarship-related questions must be submitted via email to Scholarships@GiveToGrant.org.
All grant-related questions must be submitted via email to Grants@GiveToGrant.org.

Connecting people who care
with causes that matter
since 1984.

Together, we do three main things…

Endowment Building

Giving to a charitable fund or starting one of your own is simple. Let us know what charitable cause you would like to support, and we’ll take care of all the paperwork. You give it, we grow it, and your generosity grants it back into our community.

Local Grantmaking

Granting over $1 Million every year to worthy charitable causes through the distribution of community grants to non-profit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life in this remarkable place we call home.

Community Leadership

Strengthening collaboration throughout the community creates stronger partnerships and plays a part in meeting our mission of connecting people, resources, and causes to promote sustainable impact towards the betterment of Grant County.


Call for Artists

We’re looking for artists who want to help tell Grant County’s story through the Riverfront Canvas Public Arts Initiative in Downtown Marion.

This application is Step One of the selection process and lets us know you’re interested in participating.

Step Two will pair selected artists with one of the community stories or themes identified by the Riverfront Canvas Commission. Once matched, you’ll receive additional background information and instructions for creating your artwork concept.

Artists selected to move forward will be asked to submit an original artwork concept sized 8″ × 10″. Selected concepts will then serve as the basis for large-scale murals that will be professionally enlarged and installed as part of the Riverfront Canvas project.

Stipend: A $400 stipend will be provided for each piece of work selected.
Deadline to submit information to the Call for Artists: August 31, 2026
Design & Submission Period: September 2026 – November 2026

All mural-related questions must be submitted via email to Murals@GiveToGrant.org.


Triple Your Giving Today

For a limited time, thanks to a new, bountiful gift, our Board has chosen to provide you with a 2-to-1 matching opportunity. When you donate $1, to any new or existing Give To Grant Fund, we will match it with $2!

Your donation not only triples, but it will also help to improve Grant County’s overall quality of life and place in the areas of arts and culture, community development, education, health, and human services among other things. Donating to these funds allows for flexibility in addressing emerging challenges, supporting innovative projects, and helping nonprofits facing unforeseen difficulties.

Call 765-662-0065 to learn how easy it is to establish a Give to Grant named- unrestricted fund.


Apply for Scholarships

Here at the Community Foundation, we’re passionate about helping students pursue their dreams. That’s why we offer 120+ scholarship opportunities to Grant County students every year. And to make things simple, you can access ALL of them through our one Universal Scholarship Application. Complete one application, and you’ll automatically be considered for every scholarship you’re eligible for.

Thanks to our generous donors, there are scholarships available for students of every age, income level, academic ability, and athletic interest. Any U.S. citizen and eligible noncitizens pursuing higher education at an accredited university, college, or trade school—full-time or part-time—is welcome to apply.

Please keep in mind that scholarship funding is limited and highly competitive. All awards follow IRS regulations, Community Foundation policies, and donor-established criteria. Scholarships may only be used for qualified educational expenses as defined by the IRS (tuition, fees, and books). They cannot be used for other college costs, including room and board.

All scholarship-related questions must be submitted via email to Scholarships@GiveToGrant.org.


Apply for Grants

Giving is the heart of what we do here at the Community Foundation. Every year, we give over $1 million dollars to non-profits, community entities, and college-bound students here in Grant County. From swing sets and dog parks to gardens and special events and even to future doctors and teachers, we fund a variety of causes that promote sustainable impact towards the betterment of Grant County.

We believe sustainable impact begins with strong nonprofits and community partners. That’s why we offer a variety of competitive grant cycles throughout the year to support local organizations working to improve quality of life in Grant County.

All grants follow IRS regulations, Community Foundation policies, and donor-established criteria. Funding is limited and highly competitive, and we encourage nonprofits to stay connected with us to learn more about upcoming opportunities.

Whether your organization is launching a new initiative or expanding a successful program, our grants are designed to uplift your work and empower your mission.

All grant-related questions must be submitted via email to Grants@GiveToGrant.org.


Create a Lasting Legacy with FreeWill

Making a will creates peace of mind for you and the people and organizations you love. That’s why your friends at the Community Foundation have made the processes of completing your will Easy as Pie with a new tool called FreeWill.

The Community Foundation has partnered with FreeWill, a secure, online will-maker, which will allow you to fill out your free, legally-valid will forms in less than 20 minutes. Just answer a few questions about yourself, your assets, and your wishes, and the will-making tool provides forms and instructions for how to make your will valid in the state where you live. Click below to view several reasons why this is vitally important to do now!


Bridge the Gap Loan Program

A new alternative to payday lending in Grant County will provide financially vulnerable families with convenient, small-dollar, low-interest, flexible-term loans. This innovative hybrid loan program will provide families with immediate access to the cash they need to provide some much-needed financial stability while also helping them build a savings account for future financial security. The alternative payday lending program is made possible through a unique partnership between Afena Federal Credit Union and the Community Foundation of Grant County.

The alternative payday lending program was designed to help financially under-resourced families in three ways: 1) By providing affordable financing to assist families in getting back on their feet once they return to work following the COVID-19 pandemic, 2) By helping financially under-resourced families build an emergency savings account, and 3) By helping income-vulnerable families improve their credit scores.

Grant County’s Resource Guide

Connect Grant County is an online tool used to access the resources and caring power of our community. Over 290 resources listed all in one easy-to-use online directory. Organizations manage their own information to ensure it remains accurate and available to the community.

The directory allows community members to find local and surrounding resources; quality childcare providers, housing assistance programs, local food pantries, affordable family-friendly community events, and so much more, any time of day.

Click the button below to access the community resource directory, Connect Grant County.

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(Accentuate the Positive)

We love to AXN28D+ here at the Community Foundation of Grant County. That’s why we’re always sharing good news! We do that by telling stories about generous donors and bragging about the multiple successes of local charities and scholarship recipients right here in good ‘ole Grant County, Indiana.