CFMJC Competitive Grant Program 2024

The Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County (CFMJC) is offering its 2024 Competitive Grant Program to support nonprofit organizations and government agencies serving Jefferson County, Indiana. This grant opportunity aims to fund projects that address local community needs through innovative and preventative approaches. Applicants should focus on initiatives that examine root causes of issues, encourage collaboration, build organizational capacity, or provide new services to the community. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) charities or 509(a) agencies with programs benefiting residents of Jefferson County. Grants will not support political activities or exclusively sectarian religious purposes but may fund general community programs run by religious organizations. Funding is generally not available for normal operating expenses, computer equipment, endowment creation, debt reduction, or projects already underway before application. Priority will be given to one-time projects that reach a high percentage of the population and demonstrate strong volunteer involvement. Proposals that offer capital improvements beyond an organization’s means or seed money for pilot projects are also favored. The foundation looks for grants that provide significant benefits relative to the amount requested. Applicants must maintain proper financial administration and may need to submit audited financial statements. Grant recipients are required to complete final program and financial reports; timely submission affects eligibility for future funding. Organizations that received a CFMJC grant in the previous year are less likely to receive funding in this cycle. The deadline for submitting applications is August 6, 2024. Interested applicants should review all eligibility requirements carefully and ensure their proposals align with the foundation’s priorities. For more details about the application process and funding criteria, visit the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County website at cfmjc.org/grants/.