Quick Summary
Name: Decatur County Community Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $4,013,445 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $500 - $20,000 |
| Average Grant | ~$200,672 (2023, includes large capital projects) |
| Application Method | Rolling (Small Grants) / Fixed Deadline (Large Grants) / Mixed |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.dccfound.org/
- Email: info@dccfound.org
- Phone: (812) 662-6364
- Address: 101 E Main St, Suite 1, Greensburg, IN
Geographic Focus
Decatur County, Indiana - grants only awarded to organizations benefiting Decatur County residents (organizations do not need to be located in Decatur County, but programs must benefit the community)
Funding Priorities
- Civic and community development
- Education (including teacher grants)
- Health and human services
- Arts and literacy
- Historic preservation
- Safety
- Youth and recreation
- Women and children's issues
- Agriculture
- Fire department support
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, governmental agencies, or qualified educational institutions
- Programs must benefit Decatur County residents
- Capital projects require 80% of project cost to be met before eligibility
Application Method
Small Project Grants (up to $2,000):
- Rolling applications due on the 5th of even months (February, April, June, August, October, December)
Large Project Grants ($2,000-$20,000):
- Letter of Intent required
- Three cycles per year (specific deadlines vary)
- Requires demonstration of community need, strong financials, and experienced management
Other Programs:
- Teacher Grants: $500, offered twice annually
- Women's Fund Grants: Various amounts
- Capital Project Grants: High-dollar projects
- Fire Department Grants
- Agriculture Field of Interest Grants
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