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Indiana Department of Transportation Transit Grants in Brown County, Indiana

Indiana Department of Transportation
State/Local Government
Adams County, Indiana, Bartholomew County, Indiana +82 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations and local governments providing specialized transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Brown County, Indiana can access funding through the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities program. Indiana Department of Transportation supports projects in eligible rural and small urban areas that address transit-dependent populations’ needs beyond traditional public transportation, with priority for existing Section 5310 grantees.
Disability Care & Services Senior Services Public Transportation & Mass Transit Systems +1 more

Noyes Memorial Foundation Community Grants in Indiana

Nicholas H. Noyes Jr. Memorial Foundation
Private
Boone County, Indiana, Brown County, Indiana +9 more
Unspecified amount
Brown County, Indiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits and educational institutions can seek funding for arts and culture, education, health and human services, civic and community service, and religion-related work. Nicholas H. Noyes Jr. Memorial Foundation offers program, general operating, capital, and scholarship support, with applications accepted only once per calendar year and LOIs due June 23–27, 2025.
Art & Culture Education Health & Medicine +4 more

Indiana Native Plant Society Garden Grants in Brown County

Indiana Native Plant Society
Association/Society
Bartholomew County, Indiana, Brown County, Indiana +22 more
US $50 - US $250
Nonprofits and South Central Chapter members in Brown County, Indiana can seek US $50 - US $250 to create native plant demonstration gardens, pollinator areas, rain gardens, or similar projects. Grants from Indiana Native Plant Society help horticulture, botanical conservation, and pollinator conservation efforts that educate and benefit local communities within the chapter’s boundaries.
Horticulture & Gardening Botanical Conservation Pollinator Conservation

Homelessness Services Grants for Nonprofits from Mibor Foundation

Mibor Foundation Inc
Private
Boone County, Indiana, Brown County, Indiana +10 more
Unspecified amount
Brown County, Indiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing homelessness can access funding through Mibor Foundation for housing programs, general operations, or capital needs. Eligible organizations must serve residents in the MIBOR service area and show measurable outcomes in ending or preventing homelessness, including permanent housing solutions and related support services.
Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid Disaster Preparedness Homelessness Services +4 more

Captain Planet Foundation STEAM Grants in Brown County

Captain Planet Foundation
Corporate
Arlington County, Virginia, Boone County, Indiana +27 more
US $7,500 in in-kind support
Schools in Brown County, Indiana seeking to create garden-based outdoor classrooms and enhance STEAM education can receive in-kind support through Captain Planet Foundation’s Project Learning Garden program. The package, valued at US $7,500 in in-kind support, includes raised beds, a mobile cooking cart, curriculum resources, supplies, and online teacher training.
STEM / STEAM Education Horticulture & Gardening Teacher Development & Training

Duke Energy Foundation Community Grants in Brown County

The Duke Energy Foundation
Corporate
Abbeville County, South Carolina, Adams County, Ohio +250 more
Up to US $20,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities in Brown County, Indiana can seek funding for workforce development, climate resiliency, and opportunity and inclusion programs. With a mission to power community vitality, Duke Energy Foundation provides grants up to US $20,000 on a rolling basis for projects serving communities in its Piedmont Natural Gas service area.
Renewable/Sustainable Energy Environmental Conservation Education - K through 12 +16 more

Mibor Foundation Support for Homelessness Services

Mibor Foundation Inc
Private
Boone County, Indiana, Brown County, Indiana +10 more
Unspecified amount
Focused on homelessness services, Mibor Foundation invites Brown County, Indiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits to seek professional development funding that strengthens staff skills. Grants from the Steve Sullivan Professional Development Fund can support training in areas like grant writing, program evaluation, board development, strategic planning, leadership, and trauma-informed care for organizations addressing homelessness.
Homelessness Services Nonprofit Growth & Development

Community Foundation Grants for Brown County Emergencies

Community Foundation of Bloomington & Monroe County
Private
Brown County, Indiana, Greene County, Indiana +4 more
US $100 - US $500
Churches and 501(c)(3) faith-based organizations in Brown County, Indiana can apply for Community Foundation of Bloomington & Monroe County’s Flick Emergency Medical Grants; awards US $100 - US $500 to cover medical or essential living expenses for individuals or families in crisis. Monroe County applicants receive priority, with surrounding counties, including Brown County, considered when funds remain.
Basic Human Needs

Sparklight Community Impact Grants in Indiana

Sparklight
Corporate
Ada County, Idaho, Adair County, Missouri +291 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible public entities in Brown County, Indiana can seek Sparklight support for education, digital literacy, food insecurity, and community development initiatives. Sparklight provides U.S.-based organizations in its service areas with funding for special projects, capital campaigns, and capacity-building efforts that strengthen local families and neighborhoods.
Education Food Access & Hunger Community Development & Revitalization +2 more

Community Sustainability Funding from Citizens Energy Group

Citizens Energy Group
Corporate
Boone County, Indiana, Brown County, Indiana +8 more
Unspecified amount
Brown County, Indiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic human needs, education, inclusion, environment, economic development, or cultural institutions can access funding through Citizens Energy Group Philanthropic Partnerships. Eligible organizations must serve the Greater Indianapolis area, have a non-discrimination policy, and demonstrate successful community impact aligned with sustainability and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Environmental Conservation Economic Services & Development Poverty Alleviation & Services +3 more

PNC Foundation Grants for Community Development

PNC Foundation
Private
Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Colorado +667 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting early childhood education or community economic development may be eligible for funding, provided their work occurs where PNC has a significant presence, not currently including Brown County, Indiana. With a mission to strengthen communities, PNC Foundation provides grants for education, affordable housing, small business support, human services, arts, and neighborhood revitalization.
Education - Preschool / Early Learning Teacher Development & Training Music Education +16 more

Brown County Youth Sports Funding via Heritage Fund

Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County
Private
Bartholomew County, Indiana, Brown County, Indiana +5 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofits and community groups helping youth access athletic or fitness programs in Brown County, Indiana and nearby counties can seek support from the AEI Youth Sports Fund. Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County provides assistance for sports participation for residents ages 18 and under, which may benefit local youth development and physical fitness initiatives.
Sports & Athletics Physical Fitness

Program Project Grants for Nonprofits from Smithville Charitable Foundation

Smithville Charitable Foundation
Private
Boone County, Indiana, Brown County, Indiana +15 more
US $5,000 - US $20,000
Brown County, Indiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project support in education, health, poverty relief, arts, culture, or public initiatives can access funding through Smithville Charitable Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $20,000. Eligible organizations must be headquartered in one of the 17 listed Indiana counties and cannot use funds for operating expenses.
Art & Culture Education Poverty Alleviation & Services +1 more

Samerian Foundation Community Grants in Brown County

Samerian Foundation Inc
Private
Boone County, Indiana, Brown County, Indiana +9 more
Up to US $5,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Brown County, Indiana can seek funding for education, youth services and sports, poverty and hunger prevention, health, community development, human rights, and the arts. Samerian Foundation provides grants up to US $5,000, prioritizing disadvantaged youth, underserved communities, and projects that enhance quality of life in Central Indiana.
Youth Services Poverty Alleviation & Services Food Access & Hunger +5 more

Brown County Community Foundation Support for Community Programs

Brown County Community Foundation
Private
Brown County, Indiana
Unspecified amount
Grants from Brown County Community Foundation help Brown County, Indiana nonprofits and other charitable organizations fund projects in childhood education, environment, health and wellness, housing, and arts and culture. Eligible Indiana-based entities must benefit Brown County residents and may receive support for specific, measurable programs rather than ongoing operating expenses or past deficits.
Art & Culture Environment Human & Social Services +4 more

PNC Foundation Grants for Early Education

PNC Foundation
Private
Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Colorado +667 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations providing high-quality early childhood education programs can apply for funding to improve school readiness for children from birth to age five. Focused on early learning in areas like vocabulary, social-emotional development, math, science, and the arts, PNC Foundation invites eligible 501(c)(3)s, including those near Brown County, Indiana, to seek support.
Education - Preschool / Early Learning Teacher Development & Training Parental Involvement in Education +4 more

Brown County Hunger Funding via SpartanNash Foundation

SpartanNash Foundation
Corporate
Adams County, Nebraska, Alexandria City, Virginia +298 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Brown County, Indiana addressing food access, homelessness, or military and veterans services can seek program support through this grant. With a mission to uplift communities, SpartanNash Foundation provides nearby nonprofits with funding for initiatives aligned with its Hunger, Heroes, and Hope focus areas within 30 miles of its facilities or stores.
Food Access & Hunger Homelessness Services Military & Veterans Services

Jean Griswold Foundation Grants for Caregivers

Jean Griswold Foundation (Griswold Cares Foundation)
Private
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adams County, Colorado +385 more
US $500 - US $2,000
Care professionals seeking education in a care-related field can receive US $500 - US $2,000 for tuition at federally accredited institutions, including those living or working in Brown County, Indiana. Grants from Jean Griswold Foundation help caregivers advance training, strengthen their careers, and better support the clients and agencies they serve.
Caregiver Support / Respite Care

Indiana Homeland Security Safety Grants in Indiana

Indiana Department of Homeland Security
State/Local Government
Adams County, Indiana, Allen County, Indiana +88 more
Up to US $4,700,000
Nonprofit organizations seeking to improve physical or cybersecurity and facility security in Brown County, Indiana may be eligible for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program – State, with awards up to Up to US $4,700,000. Focused on security and target hardening, Indiana Department of Homeland Security supports nonprofits located outside Marion and Hamilton counties.
Domestic / Homeland Security Cybersecurity Nonprofit Growth & Development

The Finchum Family Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
Nevada, United States
Approximately US $1,000

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.

The Finchum Family Scholarship

The Finchum Family Scholarship is designed to support students who are graduates of high schools in Douglas, Carson City, Lyon, Storey, Chuchill, Pershing, Humboldt, or Lander counties or who have received their high school equivalency/GED in Nevada, and plan to attend or are currently attending a trade or vocational school, community college, or 2- or 4- year institution in state or out of state. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate significant financial need, those with barriers or hardships that have made it difficult to attend school, and non-traditional (trade/vocational studies) students. This is a one-time award of $1,000 or more, with the potential to be renewed with reapplication. Students may reapply throughout their time in college, but can only receive the scholarship for a total of two years.

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

The Orlo M. Kintz and Stanley M. Kintz Memorial Scholarship Endowment

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
Nevada, United States
Unspecified amount

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.

The Orlo M. Kintz and Stanley M. Kintz Memorial Scholarship Endowment

The Orlo M. Kintz and Stanley M. Kintz Memorial Scholarship supports outstanding students who demonstrate both academic excellence and dedication to community service.

The Orlo M. Kintz and Stanley M. Kintz Memorial Scholarship Endowment is named after the mother and brother of Rosalie Quesnoy, a passionate educator who taught 7th grade math in Palo Alto, CA. She was a teacher who went the extra mile for her students, and now whose legacy will be carried forward for northern Nevada students pursuing their postsecondary education. This scholarship is designed for students with a high level of academic achievement and community involvement, who plan to attend a school that has a strong program for their chosen major. Students must have a clearly demonstrated financial need. This scholarship is for students who plan to attend a college or technical program that is one, two, or four years. Multi-year scholarships may be awarded. 

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

James D. Eunice Legacy Scholarship

Community Foundation of South Georgia
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Who We Are

Founded in 1996, the Community Foundation of South Georgia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to making South Georgia a better place to live through effective philanthropy. We help individuals, families, nonprofit organizations and businesses establish and manage charitable funds that carry out their philanthropic interests. Serving a geographic area of 35 counties in South Georgia, we facilitate our donors’ charitable plans and goals by creating custom designed funds that meet their specific interests and ensure solid financial management and administration for each fund.

James D. Eunice Legacy Scholarship

For graduating seniors from a high school located in South Georgia within the service area of CFSGA who have attained at least a 2.5 GPA in high school. Awards are based on academics, leadership qualities, extracurricular school activities, character, community service and personal integrity, and financial need.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

The Don Carano Legacy Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
United States
Up to US $20,000

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.

The Don Carano Legacy Scholarship

The Don Carano Legacy Scholarship was established to provide support for dependents of Caesars Entertainment Team Members who are a graduating high school senior or who are enrolled in a college or advanced learning program. The qualifying Team Member must be a Management Grade 14 or below, have minimum two (2) years of full-time service with the company, and be in good standing with no written discipline at the time of application.

Awards will be a fixed amount of $5,000; recipients may reapply for up to three (3) additional years. Scholarship awards will be distributed to any college, university, trade school, or degree-granting program for the student's benefit upon confirmation of enrollment, and upon completing and signing a scholarship acceptance agreement.

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

Robert and Judy Dreiling Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
United States
Up to US $5,000

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.

Robert and Judy Dreiling Scholarship

This scholarship offered to northern Nevada residents who are high school graduates or who have earned a high school equivalency certificate and adults seeking education to attain better employment.

The ideal candidates will be enrolled in an Associate's Degree track or certificate program at the school of their choice; the degree track or certificate program should result in a good lead to a good job. 

The scholarship will pay up to $5,000 for an Associate’s Degree or certificate program at private trade schools or community colleges for one or more candidates. You will be asked to write brief essays discussing: your life, your plans for the future, why you chose your certificate program, and how your education will impact your life and your family.

Education - Higher Education Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Adult Education

The Davis Fire Appreciation Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
United States
US $3,000

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.

The Davis Fire Appreciation Scholarship

The Davis Fire Appreciation Scholarship honors the brave firefighters and law enforcement officers who safeguarded our Nevada communities by supporting their family members' pursuit of higher education.

The Davis Fire Appreciation Scholarship was established by the residents of the Montreux, Arrowcreek, Saddlehorn, and surrounding communities to demonstrate deep appreciation for the firefighters and law enforcement officers who worked tirelessly to hold the fire line during the September 2024 Davis Fire and saved their homes.

The Davis Fire Appreciation Family Scholarships are offered to family members of Nevada firefighters and/or family members of law enforcement who are seeking a 2- or 4-year degree, trade school, or vocational certificate. This is a one-time award of $3,000.

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

Otto A. Huth Scholarship Fund

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
United States
Up to US $40,000

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.

Otto A. Huth Scholarship Fund

Aging out of foster care or child welfare custody in Nevada?

The Otto A. Huth Scholarship Fund is established to provide support for youth who are about to age out of foster care or have already aged out of foster care in the state of Nevada who are seeking support for post-high school education (university, community college, business school, and trade school) at institutions located within the United States. Applicants must apply before their 21st birthday.

Applicants may apply for a scholarship for a maximum of 5 years for up to $40,000 in total. Annual scholarship awards are not to exceed $10,000. Scholarship awards may cover tuition, on-campus room & board, books, student health insurance, on-campus meal plans, and other education-related expenses.

Education - Higher Education

Nico Goon Compassionate Scholar Award

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
Nevada, United States
US $2,500

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.

Nico Goon Compassionate Scholar Award

The Nico Goon Compassionate Scholar Award is designed to support graduating high school seniors from Northern Nevada who are planning to attend a 4-year university to complete their degree. One scholarship of $2,500 will be awarded each year to a student who the committee feels exemplifies the qualities that Nico possessed. Consciously, Nico had a love for learning and pursuit of knowledge that was inspiring to his classmates and teachers. Subconsciously, Nico walked through life with a kindness and compassion that impacted the lives of others. Together, these qualities can have a lasting impact on the world around you. This is a one-time award. 

Education - Higher Education

Brown County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

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Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Indiana

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Indiana?

Grants are most commonly $158,271.

$158,271

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Brown County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in Indiana awarded a total of 42,920 grants.

2022 40,294

2023 39,261

2024 42,920

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Brown County Grants for Nonprofits given out in Indiana, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Brown County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by 35.58%.

2022 $4,633,293,808

2023 $4,997,384,462
7.86%

2024 $6,775,520,204
35.58%

Indiana Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Marion County, Monroe County, and Tippecanoe County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Marion County $5,951,081,269
Monroe County $587,464,361
Tippecanoe County $370,158,455
St Joseph County $332,109,828
Allen County $235,684,076

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