Grants - Application

Grant Application

What To Expect

To better serve our community and ensure a fair and efficient review of grant requests, the Western Indiana Community Foundation (WICF) is transitioning to a new, structured three-tiered grant application and review process in 2025. The new process will require more detailed information as the amount requested increases. Each application will undergo a thorough evaluation by the respective Board and WICF staff, and applicants will be notified following the Board of Directors' decision.

Application Requirements and Submission Details

General information regarding applicant including organization name and address, Tax ID# if a 501(c)(3) organization, contact person name and title, and funding amounts per Foundation area.
Grant applications require different levels of detail based on the amount requested. For instance, Rapid Response Grants involve a shorter application process compared to Impact and Legacy Grants. Regardless of the grant tier, all applicants must provide project information. This includes the purpose of the request, who will benefit, project goals and measurable objectives, an estimated timeline for start and completion, a detailed budget, information on other funding sources or partnerships, and plans for promoting the grant if awarded.
If a grant request is approved, the organization/contact person will be required to complete a Grant Agreement with the Foundation prior to any funding being released.

Once the "Apply For A Grant Here" button is selected:

Returning users will be directed to login
First-time users will be required to set up a new account

GRANT APPLICATION PORTAL

Apply For A Grant Here

How To Apply

The WICF Grant Application is completed online.
Applications are not accepted in paper form (no mail or hand-delivered applications).

To better help you prepare your responses and ensure you have all of the necessary information before submitting your application, preview our applications here:

$1 - $2,500

2025 Rapid Response Grant Application

- Application Preview

$2,501 - $7,500

2025 Community Impact Grant Application

- Application Preview

$7,500+

1st-Step in the Legacy Grant Process
2025 Legacy Grants Letter of Interest

- Application Preview

2nd-Step in the Legacy Grant Process
2025 Legacy Grants Application

- Application Preview

FIRST-TIME USERS:
Once you arrive at the login webpage through the Foundation’s Grants Management System, please click on the "Create New Account" button to complete the registration process and create your login credentials. The registration process has multiple steps you must complete before you can apply.

RETURNING USERS:
If you are a returning user, you will be prompted to log in to the Foundation’s Grants Management System with an email address and password. If you forgot your password, please use the "Forgot your Password?" link to the left to reset your password.

Contact the Community Foundation office at 765-793-0702 if you have any questions.