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 | Evaluation Workshop | Q&A Workshop | Application Deadline | Awards Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation-invited Initiatives | As invited | As invited | As invited | As invited | February May November |
| Early Childhood Development | June 9, 2025 | June 26 & June 27 *there are two sessions |
July 9, 2025 | August 4, 2025 | November |
| Family Development | June 9, 2025 | June 26 & June 27 *there are two sessions |
July 9, 2025 | August 4, 2025 | November |
| Youth Development | September 8, 2025 | September 17, 2025 | October 8, 2025 | November 3, 2025 | February |
| Community Interests | December 9, 2024 | N/A | January 8, 2025 | February 3, 2025 | May |
| Capacity Building | As developed | N/A | N/A | As developed | See Capacity Building sections on website |
Next Grant Application Workshop
Have questions about an upcoming grant application? Visit our Events page to register for our next Grant Application Workshop. RSVPs required.
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, 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
Chief Program Officer
Lisa Pickerman
Program Officer