On October 1, eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for a Transform Lake County and Thriving Hobart Seniors grant from Legacy Foundation. Grant applications will be open from October 1 – November 1, 2016 at 5:00 PM CST.
The Transform Lake County grant funds nonprofit organizations serving Lake County, Indiana residents. Legacy accepts funding requests in the areas of arts & culture, animal welfare, education, environment, health & human services, and general operating. Legacy Foundation’s donors support Transform Lake County grants through the Lake County Community Fund.
Thriving Hobart Seniors grants support organizations that provide senior citizens in Hobart, Indiana with opportunities for housing, health care, economic security, education, employment, transportation, companionship, and recreation. The Thriving Hobart Seniors grant is funded by the Maria Reiner Senior Citizens Trust at Legacy Foundation.
To assist nonprofits with the applications, Legacy will host two free training sessions. Legacy Foundation staff will review the application step-by-step and leave time at the end for Q & A. Both sessions will take place at Legacy Foundation: 1000 E 80th Pl. Suite 402N, Merrillville, IN 46410.
Training 1: Monday, October 3 from 4 PM – 5 PM
Training 2: Thursday, October 6 from 12 PM – 1 PM
Space is limited. Register at: engage.legacyfdn.org/upcoming-events
Legacy Foundation will not award Transform Lake County grants in spring 2017. If an organization does not apply by the November 1, 2016 deadline, the next opportunity to apply will open June 1, 2017. Thriving Hobart Senior grants become available once per year.
In summer 2016 Legacy Foundation awarded over $190,000 in Transform Lake County grants. Last year the Foundation awarded $56,500 in Thriving Hobart Seniors grants.
Legacy Foundation is a community foundation and the leading philanthropic partner serving Lake County, Indiana since 1992. In its 24 year history, Legacy Foundation has awarded over $40 million in grants and scholarships. Today, it manages nearly 300 individual donors' funds representing approximately $50 million in assets. Legacy Foundation is a nonprofit 501c(3) organization operating under the leadership of a volunteer board of directors. The board represents a diverse spectrum of the business, education, nonprofit and public sectors throughout Lake County.
