Community Grantmaking Fund

Grants from the Community Grantmaking Fund support programs for DeKalb County, Indiana, citizens that address today’s needs and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges. Grant guidelines are intentionally broad in order to meet our community’s ever-changing charitable needs.

Grants are awarded for charitable programs and projects in the following areas of interest:   

The Community Grantmaking Fund will award about $50,000 in grants in 2010. Grant proposals will be accepted through July 1, 2010. Grant awards will be announced by August 31, 2010.

We are always happy to talk with grant seekers so please contact us with your questions and comments. The primary contact for grant information is our program manager Doreen Brown at (260) 925-0311 and dbrown@dekalbfoundation.org.

• Grant Guidelines
• How to Apply
  • Grant Proposal Form
  • Grant Evaluation Form
  • Grant Report Form
• Our Granting Process
• Grant Proposal Workshops
• 2009 Community Grantmaking Fund grants awarded
• 2008 Community Grantmaking Fund grants awarded