Getting Started with Your Application for Grant Funds
The general policy of the Marshall County Community Foundation is to make grants for innovative and creative projects serving Marshall County, and to programs which are responsive to changing community needs. Funds available for granting from the General Endowment Fund will be modest this year (2009) in comparison to prior years due to the current economic climate.

The Foundation makes grants two times per year: April and October. Applications are due on February 1st and August 1st, respectively, to be considered for these award dates. For projects over $2,500 the Foundation will require the grantee to match 10% of the total grant request.

MCCF also accepts grant proposals once a year each February for the Ralph C. Vonnegut, Jr. Fund. The purpose of the endowment fund is to provide funding for environmental, educational, or recreational projects directly related to Lake Maxinkuckee. For 2009 the maximum amount available is $10,000.

MCCF will consider grant requests from organizations with 501(c)(3) IRS status or organizations with 501(c) IRS status whose request is charitable in nature for the following:
         Start-up costs for new programs or the expansion of needed programs
         One-time projects or needs

For the 2009 grant cycles (Feb. & Aug.), the MCCF will consider support for regular operating budgets to help service organizations "weather" this economically difficult time. Applicants receiving consideration for funding for this purpose must demonstrate sound fiscal responsibility and prudent program management.

MCCF will not consider grant requests for the following:
         To individuals
         To sectarian or religious purposes
         To provide long-term funding
         To post-event or after-the-fact situations

We look forward to working with you as you develop your request for funding from the Marshall County Community Foundation. Please be sure to read all of the directions provided with the grant application.

If additional information is needed, please contact us at 574-935-5159 or by email at info@marshallcountycf.org.

         Download an "Application for Grant Funds" Here