Hamilton County Community Foundation Flexible Grants
The Funding Opportunity
Flexible Grants are designed to provide timely, responsive support to nonprofits serving Hamilton County that are navigating urgent needs or emerging opportunities. This funding pathway allows organizations to address unexpected challenges, bridge funding gaps, or move quickly on time-sensitive initiatives that benefit the community.
Funding amounts vary based on the scope and urgency of the request.
What is Funded
Hamilton County Community Foundation invests in organizations and programs that help build a thriving community for all. Flexible Grants may support:
- Urgent or unexpected operational needs
- Time-sensitive program opportunities
- Short-term funding gaps due to unforeseen circumstances
- Community and civic engagement efforts that arise outside of traditional grant cycles
Funding is flexible and may be used for program, project, or other targeted support aligned with the request. Requests may be up to $30,000.
Application Opens:
Rolling basis throughout the year
Application Deadline:
Rolling until funds are fully allocated
Grant Notifications:
Typically within a few weeks of submission
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the grant funding, applicant organizations must meet the following criteria:
- Applications must be led by a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) public charity status and have an EIN number.
- Grants are made to organizations, not individuals.
- Grants will not be made to organizations or projects that discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender or sexual orientation; to political campaigns or direct lobbying efforts by 501(c)3 organizations; for post-event or debt retirement; or to projects aimed at promoting a particular religion.
- Applicants will not be considered if they have an open grant through the Hamilton County Community Foundation.
Geographic Area: Organizations must serve Hamilton County, Indiana residents to be eligible for funding