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?
Possible fit Medium confidence
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.
How to apply
- Read the 2026 Grantmaking Guidelines to confirm you qualify and can supply the required documents.
- Register on the Foundation's online application portal and wait for staff approval by email.
- Download and complete the Project Budget Form and submit it with your application during an open cycle.
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