County grantSt. Joseph County, IN
Leighton Award for Nonprofit Excellence
Offered by Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
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- Who can apply
- St. Joseph County nonprofits with strong leadership, management, and programming that can raise $100,000 in matching funds.
- How much
- $200,000 – $300,000Award is a $200,000 challenge grant on a 2:1 basis; recipients must raise $100,000 in matching funds, resulting in a total $300,000 endowment.
- By when
- Due Aug 1, 2027Opens June 5, 2027Letter of intent deadline: July 1, 2027. Full application deadline: August 1, 2027 by 11:59 p.m. Applications available in online grant system no later than June 5, 2027.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
About this grant
A highly competitive biennial award recognizing St. Joseph County nonprofit organizations demonstrating superior leadership, management, and programming. The award includes a $200,000 matching challenge grant (2:1 ratio), requiring recipients to raise $100,000 in matching funds to create or enhance an endowment fund totaling $300,000.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Must be a St. Joseph County nonprofit organization demonstrating superior leadership, management, and programming. Award is presented every other year (biennial). Must be capable of raising $100,000 in matching funds.
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