Community Foundation of Huntington County Grant 2025

The Community Foundation of Huntington County offers the 2025 Cycle II Grants to support charitable organizations and government entities in Huntington County. This funding initiative prioritizes projects that are aligned with the community’s mission and address key local needs. The Foundation emphasizes fostering community collaboration and partnerships that strengthen public spaces, under-resourced neighborhoods, educational systems, and cultural vitality. The grants also aim to promote equity and leadership development within Huntington County, striving to make it a more inclusive and desirable place to live. The 2025 Cycle II Grants are open to a broad range of applicants, including any charitable organization or government entity. Organizations without an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) status may apply if they secure a fiscal sponsor that holds 501(c)(3) designation to serve as their grant administrator. The Foundation welcomes proposals that tackle community challenges and opportunities, enhance investment in public spaces, nurture educational pathways from birth through career, and foster a dynamic arts and cultural environment. Efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as leadership development, are especially encouraged. The Foundation will also consider applications that fall outside these primary impact areas if they demonstrate meaningful community impact. The grant process begins with a Letter of Intent (LOI). Interested applicants must submit their LOI by July 17th at 4:00 PM. The LOI will be evaluated based on several key criteria, including the clarity of the project description, its alignment with prioritized impact areas, the potential scale and value of its impact, the background of the applicant organization, and the presence of drafted SMART goals and action steps. Only applicants whose LOI is approved will be invited to submit a full grant application. It is important to note that an invitation to apply does not guarantee funding. Applicants should ensure their LOI is comprehensive and clearly aligned with the Foundation’s stated priorities. The evaluation process will place significant emphasis on demonstrating community benefit, fostering partnerships, and advancing the Foundation’s mission. There are no explicitly stated award amounts, matching requirements, or total program funding figures provided in the current cycle materials. Similarly, no explicit pre-application Q&A sessions or public timelines beyond the LOI and application phases are mentioned. All applicants are advised to mark the Foundation’s system email address, administrator@grantinterface.com, as safe to avoid missing critical communications related to their application. No specific contact phone number or named grant administrator is provided in the materials. The Foundation’s focus on fostering a vibrant, equitable, and collaborative community underscores the importance of thoughtfully crafted proposals that resonate with these goals. Interested applicants should prepare to submit their LOI before the stated deadline to be considered for further participation in the grant cycle.