Grant Funding Guide

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See the list of federal, state & local broadband funding programs.

This grant funding guide focuses on federal and state grants directly related to broadband and digital inclusion. It also includes local and community development grants with an open criteria and could be used to fund broadband/digital inclusion related projects among other causes. 

Note that this grants list is not exhaustive, and does not include information on all available grants.

Click on the buttons below to discover available grants!

 

Federal

Digital Equity

Planning Grant

Capacity Grant

$1.44B for US States (D.C.& PR) to implement the plan 2025 until ?

https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/funding-programs/digital-equity-act-programs#

Competitive Grant

$1.25B Open to all eligible entities with the purpose of advancing digital equity and engaging in digital inclusion activities.

https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/funding-programs/digital-equity-act-programs#

Broadband

BEAD

Indiana is projected to receive $858M for improving broadband infrastructure.

https://www.in.gov/indianabroadband/grants/bead/

gfishell@ntia.gov

Rural Development

ReConnect Grant

Furnishes loans and grants to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service in eligible rural area.

https://www.usda.gov/reconnect

Community Connect Grant

This competitive program helps rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect to each other - and the world - overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density.

https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/telecommunications-programs/distance-learning-telemedicine-grants

Distance Learning and Telemedicine

This competitive program helps rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect to each other - and the world - overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density.

https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/telecommunications-programs/distance-learning-telemedicine-grants

Rural Broadband Grant/Loan

Provides funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide service at the broadband lending speed in eligible rural area.

https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/telecommunications-programs/rural-broadband-loans-loangrant-combinations-and-loan-guarantees

Community Facilities Grant

Provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. An essential community facility is defined as a facility that provides an essential service to the local community for the orderly development of the community in a primarily rural area, and does not include private, commercial or business undertaking.

https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program

Cybersecurity

State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

Helps eligible entities address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems owned or operated by, or on behalf of governments.

https://www.cisa.gov/state-and-local-cybersecurity-grant-program

State

Planning Grants

Broadband Readiness Plan

Up to $50K for counties and $70k for regions to write a broadband readiness plan.

Readiness Plan (PDF)

Open Quarterly

CDBG@ocra.in.gov

Economic Recovery Plan

Up to $50K to write a plan emphasizing economic recovery, development, and community engagement with programming that will help to revitalize the surrounding neighborhoods and attract tourists and outside businesses.

Economic Recovery Plans (PDF)

Open Quarterly

CDBG@ocra.in.gov

Downtown Revitalization Plan

Prioritized outline of at least three (3) implementation options for downtown revitalization. Populations over 2,000 are limited to $40,000, and Populations under 2,000 are limited to $30,000

Downtown Revitalization Plan Updated (PDF)

Open Quarterly

CDBG@ocra.in.gov

Economic Development Plan

Be future-focused (5 to 10 years) and take into consideration the foreseeable needs of the community.

Identify tools that can be used to attract businesses to the community.

Include ideas for encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship among local community members

Key goals, along with measurable strategies linked to each goal, that will help sustain economic growth.

Economic Development Plan FINAL 2018 (PDF)

Open Quarterly

CDBG@ocra.in.gov

Quality of Place

Public Facilities Program

The goals of our Public Facilities Program are to: Improve the quality of place Generate jobs and spur economic revitalization A maximum grant award of $500,000 is in effect for all Public Facility projects.

https://www.in.gov/ocra/cdbg/public-facilities-program/

Open Quarterly

CDBG@ocra.in.gov

Historical Preservation

Project Grants

Project grants range from $5,000 to $50,000. Funding categories are as follows:

  • Collections Stewardship

  • Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion

  • Sustainability

  • Planning

Semi-annual, check periodically

https://indianahistory.org/across-indiana/heritage-support-grants/guidelines/

Local

 

Dearborn County Foundation
Overview:
https://www.dearborncf.org/grants-2/

 

City of Lawrencebug Community Grant (LCGP)
https://www.dearborncf.org/grants-2/g_lawrence/

Phases 1 & 2, Quarterly

 

City of Lawrenceburg Youth Program
https://www.dearborncf.org/grants-2/g_youth/

Bi-Monthly

 

Sprint Educational Excellence Program
https://www.dearborncf.org/grants-2/g_sprint/

Quarterly

 

 

Decatur County Community Foundation
Grants Overview
https://www.dccfound.org/grants-overview

 

Decatur County REMC Round-up Grants:
Charitable purposes to groups and organizations located in the service area of Decatur County REMC/p>
https://www.dcremc.com/operation-roundup-grants

Semi-annually

 

Mainstreet Greensburg Facade Improvement Grant:
Enhance economic development by historic preservation via monetary support for renovations and rehabilitation in Greensburg’s Downtown District
Click to View

Rolling, check periodically

 

Alma Taylor Foundation
Preserving Historic Downtown Greensburg https://almataylorfoundation.com/grant-guidelines/

Application opens every December

 

Decatur County United Fund
Community development projects https://www.dcuf.com/what-we-do

Applications open every February, due in March

 

 

Franklin County Community Foundation.
Grants for over $3000 to tax-exempt organizations operating or proposing to operate programs for the benefit of Franklin County residents.
Click to View

Applications open in December, due in January of the new year.

office@fccfin.org

 

Franklin County Community Foundation
Grants for under $3000 to tax-exempt organizations operating or proposing to operate programs for the benefit of Franklin County residents.
Click to View

Applications open in December, due in January of the new year.

office@fccfin.org

 

FCCF Special Assistance Grants
Grants to provide assistance to families with relatives who have a special health need or other unique circumstance. Eligibility varies by endowment fund.
Click to View

office@fccfin.org

 

FCCF Discretionary Grant
Grants needing approval outside of the normal grant cycle. The Executive Director has discretion to approve requests up to $300. Requests of $301 to $1000 need approval of the Executive Committee. Requests of $1001 to $2000 need full Board approval.
Click to View

Approval outside of grant cyle at the discretion of FCCF.

office@fccfin.org

 

 

Bethany Legacy Foundation
Open criteria. Focused on health equity. Must serve residents of Jefferson County.

Grants awarded on rolling basis from Jan. 1-Oct. 31. https://bethanylegacy.org/grant-making/

 

Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County
Open criteria. Must serve residents of Jefferson County.

Cycle opens June 1st annually.
Grants - Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County

 

Jefferson County United Way
Must be a 501c(3) nonprofit, human service organization. Funding requests must align with their Strategic Plan

Application portal closes in March.

Agency Application | Jefferson County United Way

 

PACE Grant

To promote economic development through encouraging proper exterior historic rehabilitation and preservation to both residential and commercial properties located within the City of Madison. This program provides eligible private-property owners with funds to aid in their rehabilitation or preservation projects.

Rolling deadlines. Applications must be received by 4:00pm on these 2024 dates:
Feb. 5th
April 1st
June 3rd
Aug. 5th
Oct. 7th
Dec. 2nd

Download the PDF

 

 

 

Jennings County Community Foundation Classroom Grants
Women’s Giving Circle Grant Community Impact Grant Contact staff members for grant cycle information.
https://jenningscountygives.org/contact-us

 

Jennings County United Way
Open criteria. Must align with their Strategic Plan.

Applications due in May.

Jennings County United Way

 

 

Ohio County Community Foundation
Mini-Grants are awarded throughout the year on a first come, first served basis until all funds for the current year have been allotted.

Organizations may receive no more than 2 Mini-Grants per year totaling $200 or less. The maximum request on an application is $100. Due Dec, 27, 2024

Mini Grants

 

Ohio County Community Foundation
Junior Grants are awarded throughout the year on a first come, first served basis until all funds for the current year have been allotted.

Organizations may receive no more than 2 Junior Grants per year totaling $500 or less. The maximum request on an application is $500. Special consideration will be given to youth oriented projects and programs.

Due Oct. 11, 2024
Junior Grants

 


Rising Sun Ohio County Community Foundation Conference/Training
Grants are awarded throughout the year on a first come, first served basis until all funds for the current year have been allotted. Organizations may receive no more than 2 Conference/Training Grants per year totaling $300 or less.

The maximum request on an application is $150. An organization cannot receive two grants to attend the same conference Grants will be considered only for non-profit organizations whose conference/training program will benefit the residents of Ohio County.

Due Dec. 27, 2024

Conference & Workshop Grants | OCCF Rising Sun

 

OCCF Rising Sun Rising Sun Regional Foundation

Grants will be made only to organizations whose projects and programs benefit the residents of Ohio and Ripley counties and the Cities of Aurora and Batesville in the State of Indiana.

Grant categories: Community Development

Education
Cultural Affairs
Health & Medical
Human Services

Grant applications are accepted on a quarterly basis according to the following schedule:
Jan. 15
April 15
July 15
October 15 Grant Application

director@rsrfonline.org

 

 

Ripley County Community Foundation

Hillenbrand announced a commitment of $200,000 to the community through the establishment of a new fund, the Hillenbrand Innovation Fund. The fund will distribute a total of $200,000 back into the Batesville community over the next four years at $50,000 per year. Organizations with missions and programs that align with Hillenbrand’s four key areas of impact, can seek grants which range from $2,500 to $10,000.

Due May 3, 2024 Oct. 4, 2024

Ripley County Community Foundation Grants - Hillenbrand Partnership with Possibilities

Contact - Ripley County Community Foundation

 

Ripley County Community Foundation Small Projects Grant

Who Can Apply: Nonprofit organizations that serve Ripley County.

Maximum Request: $1,000.00 Application Deadline: First Friday of March, June, September, and December

Ripley County Community Foundation Grants - Small Projects Grants

Contact - Ripley County Community Foundation

 

 

Blue River Community Foundation

Hometown and Community Grant Each fund serves one of the four corners, or quadrants, of Shelby County by generating grants that will benefit projects or organizations serving the residents of each fund’s designated area. The grants awarded from these funds are able to support almost any charitable project or organization that serves the residents of each fund’s area.

Applications due May 1

Information & Apply

 

Blue River Community Foundation

City& County Progress Grant $1K-$50k to qualifying organizations with projects that will benefit Shelby County& Shelbyville residents.

Interest form due July 1 Application due August 1

Information & Apply

 

Blue River Community Foundation

Wortman Family Foundation Grant Working with the Blue River Community Foundation, funding from the Wortman Family Foundation will be focused on the community needs of both Shelby and Hancock counties.

Activities that better these communities and address their current needs will be considered. Efforts and initiatives in education and health are preferred and projects or programs enhancing quality of life.

Interest form due November 1
Application due December 1

Information & Apply

 

Shelby County Tourism

Shelby County Tourism and Visitors Bureau has grants available every year to those seeking additional monetary and marketing support for their festival or event.

Shelby County Tourism- Grants
Call: 317 398 9623

 

 

Community Foundation of Switzerland County Inc.

Small Project Grants are for requests that are $1,500 and under.

Jan. 1- Dec. 1, 2024

Grants (cfsci.org)
tsullivan@cfsci.org

 

Community Foundation of Switzerland County Inc.

Large Project Grants are for requests that are over $1500.

March 1 by 3:00pm Aug. 1 by 3:00pm Grants
tsullivan@cfsci.org

 

Community Foundation of Switzerland County Inc.

Leadership Grant

Specifically cover fees for staff and volunteers to attend conferences, workshops and webinars or to bring in facilitators for board/staff retreats. Hotel accommodations may also be covered, but food or travel expenses will not be covered.

Requests can be up to $1,500 per organization per calendar year. Jan. 1- Dec. 1, 2024 or until funding is depleted.

Grants
tsullivan@cfsci.org

 

Ogle Foundation

The Paul Ogle Foundation historically gives higher grant funding priority towards the following types of projects and programs that fall under our foundation’s mission, vision and strategic focus: Capital improvement and renovation projects Equipment and technology Programmatic or event-related expenditures Planning, management or technical assistance

 

Some limited, one-time program sponsorships Projects deemed as “Special Projects of Interest” as determined by the current grantmaking priorities of the Foundation Board and its staff. You must have your grant application request approved before applying.

2024
February 5
April 8
June 10
August 5
October 7
November 11

Grant Guidelines

 

Vevay-Switzerland Foundation

The Foundation supports activities in the following areas:

  • Human Needs: Address the general needs of the citizens, such as physical, mental, educational and safety - while assisting those in the greatest of need.

  • Preservation: Stress the importance of preserving the artistic, historical, and cultural heritage of our community.

  • Economic: Promote the overall economic prosperity of Switzerland County, Indiana by investing in special projects that encourage community growth.

April 1 - Oct. 1
Grant Process

 

Corporate

Charter/Spectrum Communications

Funds digital inclusion programs from local community organizations.

Spectrum Digital Education Grants | Charter Communications

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