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Wayne County Foundation Program Grants

Wayne County Foundation Community foundation

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Award
Minimum request: $25,000. Maximum request: $50,000.
Next date
Next date not posted
Who can apply
Nonprofits
Where
Wayne County, Indiana

The Wayne County Foundation makes program grants to 501(c)3 nonprofits operating in or serving Wayne County, Indiana. Priority goes to special projects of significance or innovative approaches to community problems that the organization's regular budget cannot fund. A nonprofit playground or park improvement project may fit as a special community project.

Could a playground win this?

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Playgrounds are not named, but a nonprofit's special community project that its regular budget cannot cover is a priority, and a playground build could fit that description.

Address a community problem or special project of some significance for which funding is needed but not available through the organization’s regular budget;

In order to receive funding, applicants must be a 501(c)3 organization operating in or serving Wayne County, Indiana.

Based on the funder's words, from waynecountyfoundation.org (opens in a new tab). This is our read, not the funder's.

How to apply

  1. Read the 2026 Grantmaking Guidelines to confirm you qualify and can supply the required documents.
  2. Register on the Foundation's online application portal and wait for staff approval by email.
  3. Download and complete the Project Budget Form and submit it with your application during an open cycle.

See this grant on waynecountyfoundation.org (opens in a new tab)

We summarize public information. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.