Competitive Grant Cycles
For projects benefitting residents of Blackford County
Cycle I
Application opens: December 4, 2025
Application closes: February 5, 2026
Application review: February 9 – March 19, 2026
Awards Announced: Week of March 23, 2026
Big Idea Grant Cycle
For transformative projects that address both immediate needs and long term priorities in our community
Application opens: April 2, 2026
Application closes: June 4, 2026
Application review: June 8 – July 16, 2026
Awards Announced: Week of July 20, 2026
Cycle II
Application opens: June 4, 2026
Application closes: August 6, 2026
Application review: August 10 – September 17, 2026
Awards Announced: Week of September 21, 2026
Grant Application Guidelines 2026
After reviewing the application guidelines, contact our office to schedule a conversation with Elizabeth regarding your proposal. After speaking with Elizabeth, you will be sent a link to the application along with other required documents.
After reviewing the application guidelines, contact our office to schedule a conversation with Elizabeth regarding your proposal. After speaking with Elizabeth, you will be sent a link to the application along with other required documents.
Women of Worth
For projects benefiting women and children in Blackford County
Application opens: August 6, 2026
Application closes: September 24, 2026
Application approval: TBD
