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Apply for funding or learn about our grant programs

Our Community Foundation awards grants through several programs, each designed to address different needs across Daviess County. When a program is open for applications, you’ll find all the details and a link to apply below.

  • NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Teaching Innovator Grant

Spring 2027
Open
Our 2026 Teaching Innovator Grant program provides grants of up to $250 to support teachers in Daviess County schools. Funded through the Foundation’s Unrestricted Funds, the program supports imaginative and innovative in-school or in-class projects that enhance student learning.
Award Amount

$0–$250 per grant

Deadline

December 4, 2026

Past Awards

Eligibility

Only educators in Daviess County schools accredited by the State of Indiana may apply.

  • Teachers may submit one application per classroom per school year.
  • Teachers serving multiple classrooms may apply again during the second semester if the proposed project benefits a different classroom.
  • School administrators may apply for innovative, school-based projects that support student learning.
  • Funding is not available for field trips or regular classroom expenses, such as textbooks.
  • Principal approval is required for all applications.

How To Apply

Complete the online application form by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2026. Principal approval is required for all requests. Foundation staff or Grant Committee members may contact applicants with follow-up questions. The Foundation will contact principals to obtain approval. Grants will be awarded in January 2027.

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Housing Stability Grant

TBD
Open
The Housing Stability Grant supports organizations addressing housing needs across Daviess County. We believe stable housing is the foundation for stronger families and communities. Grants fund emergency repairs, safety improvements, and other critical interventions that help residents stay safely housed.
Award Amount
Deadline
Past Awards

Eligibility

How To Apply

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Past Grant Programs

Fast Grant

Closed
Fast Grants provide flexible, responsive funding to local organizations addressing pressing community needs. These grants are designed to move quickly — from application to award in under 6 weeks.
Details
Scholarships

We also administer scholarship funds established by donors. Scholarship programs are managed separately from our grant programs.

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