The Community Foundation aims to improve community well-being by providing grants that enhance a wide array of local programs. Through its competitive granting process, it supports various initiatives focusing on early childhood development, the safety of vulnerable children, and general community enhancement across arts, education, environment, health, human services, and youth development.
The grant program managed by the Community Foundation of DeKalb County is designed to support nonprofit organizations undertaking charitable projects and programs. The primary objective is to meet the needs of the residents of DeKalb County, Indiana. The grants are awarded based on the charitable intentions of the donors who have established the funds, ensuring that a wide range of community needs can be addressed, from immediate concerns to long-term challenges.