Martin County Community Foundation Grant Program

The Martin County Community Foundation (MCCF), operating under the Community Foundation Partnership, Inc., has implemented a year-round open application cycle for grant submissions. This new process is designed to enhance accessibility and flexibility for grantseekers, allowing them to apply whenever they have a qualifying project without waiting for an annual application window. The online application portal opened on May 16, 2022, and remains continuously accessible to applicants. Applications submitted through this cycle are reviewed quarterly, with specific dates when submissions are pulled for evaluation: January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31. Once pulled, applications are evaluated and recommendations are made to the foundation’s board. The review and decision process typically takes six to eight weeks from the pull date. Approved grants are then distributed accordingly. MCCF offers two categories of grants: Boost Grants and Impact Grants. Boost Grants are intended for smaller-scale projects or administrative needs and have a funding cap of $2,000. Recipients of Boost Grants are restricted from reapplying for another Boost Grant in the subsequent quarter but may reapply in later cycles. Impact Grants are available for larger projects exceeding $2,000, with no limits on how frequently an applicant can apply. However, grant funding may not be used to cover salary expenses. To aid applicants in understanding the new grant cycle, the foundation strongly encourages viewing the informational video titled “Martin County Open Application Grant Cycle.” This resource provides comprehensive guidance on the application process and expectations. The Community Foundation Partnership, Inc., also includes the Lawrence County Community Foundation, and both are part of a larger regional foundation initiative. Their mission involves supporting local development and community initiatives through strategic grantmaking. Contact information for MCCF includes a physical address at 2668 US Highway 50, P.O. Box 28, Loogootee, Indiana 47553, and a phone number of (812) 295-1022.