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Grants

The Community Foundation of Noble County (CFNC) offers grants to nonprofits for charitable projects serving Noble County. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in Noble County – for good, forever. We fund innovative projects with significant community impact, guided by our board’s priorities: childcare, senior issues, economic development, and education. Grants are awarded through a competitive application process. Nonprofit organizations serving Noble County are eligible to apply.

application deadlines
January 5, 2026
  • P.U.L.S.E. Teacher & NPO Grants
March 2, 2026
  • Celebrate Community Fund
  • G. Martin Kenney Memorial Fund
July 2, 2026
  • Celebrate Community Fund
  • G. Martin Kenney Memorial Fund
  • Lloyd Ness Family Fund
September 5, 2026
  • P.U.L.S.E. Teacher & NPO Grants
November 2, 2026
  • Celebrate Community Fund
  • G. Martin Kenney Memorial Fund
  • Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site Field of Interest Fund
application deadlines
January 5, 2026
  • P.U.L.S.E. Teacher & NPO Grants
March 2, 2026
  • Celebrate Community Fund
  • G. Martin Kenney Memorial Fund
July 2, 2026
  • Celebrate Community Fund
  • G. Martin Kenney Memorial Fund
  • Lloyd Ness Family Fund
September 5, 2026
  • P.U.L.S.E. Teacher & NPO Grants
November 2, 2026
  • Celebrate Community Fund
  • G. Martin Kenney Memorial Fund
  • Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site Field of Interest Fund
Evaluation Criteria

Grant applications are also assessed on:

Level of Collaboration
Engagement with other community entities.
Project Sustainability
Long-term viability and independence.
Clear Measurable Results
Defined goals and metrics for success.
Justification for Investment
High return on investment in terms of community benefits.

The Community Foundation of Noble County ensures its grantmaking aligns with core values and strategic priorities. Grants are evaluated based on the following prioritization criteria:

  1. Located or Serving in Noble County
    The organization must be based in or benefit residents of Noble County.
  2. Diversified Funding
    Applicants should leverage other public and private funding sources. The foundation does not intend to be the sole funder.
  3. Alignment with Community Needs
    Proposals must address needs substantiated by assessments or studies demonstrating community demand.
  4. Established Community Partnerships
    Collaboration with local organizations, businesses, or stakeholders is required for support and resources.
  5. Diversified Funding
    Applicants should leverage other public and private funding sources. The foundation does not intend to be the sole funder.
  6. Established Community Partnerships
    Collaboration with local organizations, businesses, or stakeholders is required for support and resources.
Evaluation Criteria

Grant applications are also assessed on:

Level of Collaboration
Engagement with other community entities.
Project Sustainability
Long-term viability and independence.
Clear Measurable Results
Defined goals and metrics for success.
Justification for Investment
High return on investment in terms of community benefits.

The program team at the Community Foundation is ready to offer a hand. Reach out today.

Jazmín Herrera, MNA
Director of Community Engagement and Leadership
Jazmin@cfnoble.org
Caroline Sizelove
Program Associate
Caroline@cfnoble.org