The Coalition's Community Development Division helps public entities in the Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey and Gibson County area. Working with numerous grant and loan funding agencies throughout the State of Indiana including the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, State Revolving Fund and USDA Rural Development, the Coalition assists organizations through the entire grant process; and, in special circumstances helps companies that commit to creating new, low-to-moderate income positions. For assistance with any of these services, please contact us.
Community Focus Fund Projects
Rural communities have many pressing needs that can require outside financial assistance. Through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, the state of Indiana requests federal funding to help rural communities with a variety of projects. Projects include sewer and water systems, community centers, health and safety programs, and many others. These funds help communities improve their quality of life and ensure the health and safety of their citizens.
Find out more about eligible projects and criteria, and view the application: www.in.gov/ocra/2374.htm
For assistance with the application, contact us.
Community Economic Development Fund
A primary focus of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs is to assist Indiana’s rural residents in improving their quality of life as they promote successful and sustainable communities. Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) grants are funded with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Most economic development activities are undertaken for the purpose of job creation or retention. Most job creation or retention activities are classified as eligible under one of several economic development-oriented categories.
Find out more about eligible projects and criteria, and view the application: www.in.gov/ocra/2373.htm
For assistance with the application, contact us.
Main Street Revitalization Program
The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs assists Indiana's rural residents in their endeavors to create successful, sustainable communities and improve local quality of life. MSRP grants are funded with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The goal of the Main Street Revitalization Program is to encourage communities with eligible populations to focus on long-term community development efforts.
Find out more about eligible projects and criteria, and view the application: Main Street Revitalization Program
For assistance with the application, contact us.
Urgent Need Grants
Urgent Need Grants are funded with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). An activity must be designed to alleviate existing conditions that are certified by the local government and determined by the state to pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community. Urgent Need Grants will be considered if…
- The threat is of recent origin or recently became urgent
- The state grant recipient is unable to finance the activity on its own
- Other sources of funding are not available to carry out the activity.
Find out more about eligible projects and criteria, and view the application: www.in.gov/ocra/2370.htm
For assistance with the application, contact us.
Community Focus Fund Planning Grants
Planning Grants are funded with Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The goal of the program is to encourage communities to plan for long-term development. Community leaders may apply for funding for projects relating to infrastructure, downtown revitalization, community facilities, and other such issues.
Find out more about eligible projects and criteria, and view the application: www.in.gov/ocra/2371.htm
For assistance with the application, contact us.
Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
http://www.cfsouthernindiana.com/
Duke Energy Foundation
http://www.duke-energy.com/community/foundation/online-grant-application.asp
Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority
http://www.in.gov/ihcda/
Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs
http://www.in.gov/ocra/
Indiana State Revolving Fund
http://www.in.gov/ifa/srf/
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc. (TMMI)
http://www.toyota.com/about/philanthropy/guidelines/index.html
USDA Rural Development Indiana
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/in/
Vectren Foundation
http://www.vectrenfoundation.org/apply-for-funding.html