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Awarding grants that address the needs of Daviess County, Indiana.
The areas of community life your support helps strengthen.
Programs that help young people build skills, confidence, and character — preparing them to become tomorrow's community leaders.
Parks, sports, and recreational opportunities that bring residents together and promote active, healthy lifestyles.
Conservation and stewardship efforts that protect Daviess County's natural resources for future generations.
Support for residents facing hardship — from food access to emergency assistance and services for vulnerable populations.
Access to healthcare, mental health services, and wellness programs that improve quality of life for all residents.
Support for students, teachers, and schools — including our Teaching Innovator Grants and scholarship programs.
Strengthening the civic, economic, and social fabric of Daviess County through capacity-building and local partnerships.
Investing in the creative and cultural life of our communities through arts programming, events, and cultural preservation.
The Board of Directors holds final authority to award grants to eligible organizations for charitable purposes in alignment with the Foundation’s mission.
As defined by the Internal Revenue Service, the term charitable “is used in its generally accepted legal sense and includes relief of the poor, the distressed, or the underprivileged; advancement of religion; advancement of education or science; erection or maintenance of public buildings, monuments, or works; lessening the burdens of government; lessening neighborhood tensions; eliminating prejudice and discrimination; defending human and civil rights secured by law; and combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency.” A broad definition of charitable activities would include any activity that benefits large groups or communities, where no personal or private benefit is gained, and involve no lobbying or electioneering.
Organizations eligible for grants from Our Community Foundation are those that hold public charity status as determined by the IRS. This includes organizations described in sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the tax code. Grants may also be made to government units for public purposes. In some cases, grants may be made to other nonprofit organizations that do not hold 501(c)(3) status if the proposed project or program is deemed charitable and addresses a community need. Any grant made to a unit of government, school, or non-501(c)(3) organization must be in support of a specific project or program. General operating grants will typically not be made to non-501(c)(3) organizations.
Our Community Foundation will not grant to any entity outside the United States. Grants will be focused on nonprofit organizations that benefit residents of Daviess County, Indiana and are established in the community.
Before any grant is made from Our Community Foundation, due diligence will be completed to determine:
Organizations seeking funding from Our Community Foundation will be expected to provide certain information to the Foundation for due diligence procedures. Information needed will vary depending on the size and nature of the grant.
Our Community Foundation follows a non-discrimination policy in the selection of all grantees and all persons or organizations who assist, advise, or collaborate with the Foundation. The selection of grantees and the selection and participation of persons or organizations who assist, advise, or collaborate with Our Community Foundation are made without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, pregnancy, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.
Our Community Foundation protects financial and personal information that applicants submit to it. This includes information provided by applicants for grants. The Foundation may disclose the identity of grantees and the amount awarded.
Grantees are asked to follow the Foundation’s logo guidance when recognizing Our Community Foundation in press releases, signage, programs and social media.
Contact Chris Jarrett, Executive Director, at chris@localforever.org or 812-698-5413 with any questions about our grant programs.