How to Apply
Foellinger Foundation provides grants to eligible Allen County nonprofit organizations in the categories of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Development, Community Interests, and Capacity Building.
To apply for one of these grants, follow these steps.
Check Your Eligibility
We only fund certain types of programs, initiatives, and organizations in Allen County. Make sure you’re eligible for our grants before applying.
Apply According to the Grant Schedule
Our board of directors reviews grant proposals in February, May, and November, and we host Q&A workshops before each round of proposals is due.
| Grant Opportunity | Applications Open | Grant Application Workshops | Proposals Due | Awards Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation-invited Initiatives | As invited | As invited | As invited | February May November |
| Early Childhood Development | June 10, 2024 | July 10, 2024 11AM |
August 5, 2024 by 5PM |
November |
| Family Development | June 10, 2024 | July 10, 2024 11AM |
August 5, 2024 by 5PM |
November |
| Youth Development | September 9, 2024 | October 11, 2024 11AM |
November 4, 2024 by 5PM |
February |
| Community Interests | December 9, 2024 | January 8, 2025 11AM |
February 3, 2025 by 5PM |
May |
| Capacity Building | As developed | N/A | As developed | See Capacity Building sections on website |
Next Q&A Workshop
In-Person ONLY | RSVP Required
Youth Development Category
Friday, October 11, 2024
11 am – 12 pm
Foellinger Foundation
520 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Visit the Online System
Foellinger Foundation is currently transitioning grant software systems. Nonprofits with an active grant will continue to manage their grant via GivingData. Those applying for a new grant will use Foundant.
For more information on this transition, click here.
Not sure which applies to you?
Contact Lisa Pickerman, Program and Grants Manager, at lisa@foellinger.org.
All grant applications must be submitted online. If you’ve never submitted a grant application to Foellinger Foundation, you’ll create a new account.
Select the grant you would like to apply for:*
*If you receive an error message, applications may not be open for this grant yet. Please reference the Grant Schedule above for more information, or contact lisa@foellnger.org or call 260 422-2900.
Resources
Looking for more help applying for a grant? Check out our collection of resources.
Have a Question?
Our grants team is here to assist you throughout the grant process—from eligibility to evaluation!
Amanda Jamison
Senior Program Officer
Lisa Pickerman
Program and Grants Manager
Mary Tyndall
Program Officer