Grants to Indiana Youth Partnering with Nonprofits for Charitable Projects that Benefit Residents

Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Fund

Agency

Foundation

GrantWatch ID#

182786

Funding Source

RUSH COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Geographic Focus

USA: Indiana: Rush County

Important Dates

Deadline: 10/15/25

Grant Description

Grants to Indiana youth working with a nonprofit to develop a service project that will improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support youth involvement and encourage philanthropy for the next generation of community leaders. Grants must serve residents in Rush County.

Youth in Philanthropy awards grants to youth-led service projects for the betterment of Rush County. Past grant recipients include Girl Scouts (to make dog beds for the animal shelter), Peer Helpers and Facilitators “PHAF” (to make care packages for the elementary), and FFA (to purchase candy for their Truck-or-Treat).

Recipient

Eligibility

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

Additional Eligibility Criteria

Any youth involved with a non-profit organization in Rush County who has a philanthropic project or service idea to benefit Rush County or Rush County residents is encouraged to apply.

As a general rule, it does not make grants from unrestricted funds for the following:
- Ongoing operating expenses or annual fundraising drives
- Existing obligations, debt reduction or building campaigns
- Individuals or travel expenses
- Multi-year grants or repeat funding
- Advocacy or political purposes
- Religious or sectarian purposes
- Loans or endowments

The Rush County Community Foundation does not discriminate in matters of age, race, religion, sex or native origin and expects that grant applicants observe like standards.

Pre-Application Information

The deadlines to apply are March 1 and October 15. The application is to be completed by the youth and overseen by their adult leader.

If fundraising is a part of the project, a portion of the proceeds should be returned to the YIP Fund, to further grow the endowment, which will continue to support youth-lead philanthropy.

Eligibility and guidelines: https://rushcountyfoundation.org/grants/eligibility-guidelines/

More on the Fund: https://rushcountyfoundation.org/youth-in-philanthropy/

Contact Information

Rush County Community Foundation
117 North Main Street
Rushville, IN 46173

info@rushcountyfoundation.org
Phone (765) 938-1177
Fax: (765) 938-1719

RFP & Supporting Documents

Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates / changes / addendums / conferences / LOIs.

https://rushcountyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Field_of_Interest_application_YIP.pdf

Grants to Indiana Youth Partnering with Nonprofits for Charitable Projects that Benefit Residents

Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Fund

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