Hillenbrand Partnership with Possibility Grants

Hillenbrand, a global diversified industrial company, has launched a community-focused funding initiative through the Hillenbrand Partnership with Possibility Fund. This program is administered in partnership with the Ripley County Community Foundation and seeks to reinvest $200,000 into the Batesville, Indiana community over a four-year period. The fund is designed to support nonprofit organizations that align with Hillenbrand’s corporate purpose and core values in four key areas: Health and Safety, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Education and Trade Skills, and the Environment. Through this fund, Hillenbrand aims to drive lasting, measurable impact in the region while fostering collaborative relationships with mission-aligned partners. The fund operates on a biannual cycle, distributing $25,000 per round and $50,000 annually. Applicants may request between $2,500 and $10,000 per grant cycle. To be eligible, organizations must operate in Ripley County and demonstrate alignment with one or more of the Community Foundation’s service areas: Arts & Culture, Education & Workforce Development, Health & Well-Being, or Environment & Natural Resources. These service areas reflect the broader community development goals of the foundation and are expected to drive inclusive and impactful change. Applications must be submitted by 11:59PM on each cycle’s deadline—May 2 for the first cycle and October 3 for the second. If a due date falls on a holiday observed by the funder, the deadline extends to the next business day. Only applications received by the deadline will be considered. Ineligible uses of funds include travel expenses, endowment-only projects, repayment for previously acquired equipment, weapons acquisition, property purchases, religious-only programs, and political campaigning. Moreover, no grants will be made to individuals or for projects already completed prior to grant decision announcements. Eligible applicants must either be 501(c) organizations, government entities, educational institutions, or be sponsored by a qualified nonprofit. All applicants must have responsible fiscal sponsorship, appropriate accounting procedures, and be in good standing with past grant reporting requirements. Previous grantees must fully expend and report on any prior awards before applying for new funding. The foundation reserves the right to reject any application without explanation. Each grant recipient and/or fiscal sponsor will be required to sign the foundation’s Grant Award Agreement and complete a Grant Report Form. Failure to meet these compliance requirements will disqualify future applications. The foundation emphasizes fiscal transparency and alignment with community needs, ensuring that selected projects contribute directly to its stated impact goals. Although contact details were not specified in the provided document, it is assumed that all inquiries should be directed through the Ripley County Community Foundation. All applications are to be submitted by the due dates through the standard processes outlined by the foundation, and no pre-application deadlines or letters of intent are required. The program operates on a recurring basis and continues through 2029, with the next cycle anticipated to open in January 2026.