County grantLake County, IN
Community Voices Grant (Community Heart & Soul / Community Spotlight)
Offered by Legacy Foundation
Found automatically on legacyfdn.org/community-programs/heart-soul. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Communities and neighborhoods in Lake County, Indiana, applying with a nonprofit and municipal partner.
- How much
- Up to $90,000Up to $90,000 over two years; community must raise a $10,000 local match. Funds may cover staffing/project coordination, supplies, marketing/communications, events, and implementation; not overhead, indirect costs, or capital improvements.
- By when
- Due Nov 24Letter of interest due 5 PM Tuesday, November 24, 2026; finalists notified December 2, 2026; full application due 5 PM Wednesday, January 6, 2027; recipients notified January 12, 2027.
Checked Nov 2, 2026
About this grant
Legacy Foundation's Community Voices grant supports resident-driven community planning in Lake County, Indiana, using the Community Heart & Soul model for municipalities of 40,000 or fewer, or Community Spotlight for neighborhoods within larger cities. Selected communities receive up to $90,000 over two years plus training and technical assistance to engage residents in shaping their community's future.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Communities and neighborhoods must be located in Lake County, Indiana. The process must be implemented through a partnership between residents, a local nonprofit organization, and the municipal government. Each application must identify a 501(c)3 convening partner (nonprofit or municipal government; fiscal sponsor allowed if no 501(c)3 status). Both the organization and municipality must each have at least one staff person or elected official on the Core Team. The selected community must be ready to begin planning in February 2027 and commit to a two-year process.
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