How to Apply
Foellinger Foundation provides grants to eligible Allen County nonprofit organizations in the categories of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Development, Community Interests, and Capacity Building.
To apply for one of these grants, follow these steps.
Check Your Eligibility
We only fund certain types of programs, initiatives, and organizations in Allen County. Make sure you’re eligible for our grants before applying.
Apply According to the Grant Schedule
Our board of directors reviews grant proposals in February, May, and November, and we host Q&A workshops before each round of proposals is due.
| Objective | Grant Application Workshops | Proposals Due | Board Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation-invited Initiatives | As invited | As invited | February May November |
| Early Childhood Development | 2nd Wednesday in July 11AM |
1st Monday in August by 5PM |
November |
| Family Development | 2nd Wednesday in July 11AM |
1st Monday in August by 5PM |
November |
| Youth Development | 2nd Wednesday in October 11AM |
1st Monday in November by 5PM |
February |
| Community Interests | 2nd Wednesday in January 11AM |
1st Monday in February by 5PM |
May |
| Capacity Building: Transform/Renew/ Inspire/Breakthrough |
N/A | As developed | See Capacity Building sections on website |
Next Q&A Workshop
In-Person ONLY - No RSVPs Required
Early Childhood Development & Family Development Categories
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
11 am – 12 pm
Foellinger Foundation
520 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Visit the Online System
All grant applications must be submitted online. If you’ve never submitted a grant application to Foellinger Foundation, you’ll create a new account.
Select the grant you would like to apply for:*
No applications available at this time.
Capacity Building Grant: If your organization is interested in learning more, please contact Dawn Martz, Chief Program Officer. We’d like to hear about what your board is planning, when they are hoping to begin, and how a grant could help. Dawn can be reached at dawn@foellinger.org or 260 422-2900.
*If you receive an error message, applications may not be open for this grant yet. Please reference the Grant Schedule above for more information, or contact Dawn Martz, Chief Program Officer, at dawn@foellinger.org or call 260 422-2900.
Resources
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