Thanks to generous community members, Field of Interest Funds have been established at Heritage Fund to support specific charitable purposes. Grants awarded from Field of Interest Funds must align with the stated purpose of the fund.
Please contact the Grants Manager with questions about Field of Interest Funds or the grant application process.
African American Fund of Bartholomew County
Purpose: To improve the African American community in Bartholomew County through education, leadership development, economic/career development, health awareness, and arts and culture
Open for Grants: Please contact the Grants Manager for specific details about the application process
Borcherding Visual Arts Fund
Purpose: To support visual arts projects and programs within Bartholomew, Brown, and Jackson counties
Open for Grants: Yes
Friends of the Children Fund
Purpose: To serve the needs of children in Bartholomew County who are experiencing problems at school due to family financial concerns
Open for Grants: Yes
Aileen Marshall Graham Children & Youth Fund
Purpose: To support children and youth programs
Open for Grants: Yes
No Child Hungry Fund
Purpose: To support programs to alleviate childhood hunger in Bartholomew County
Open for Grants: Yes
Benjamin R. (Mickey) King Fund
Purpose: To support projects and activities involving diversity, inclusion, and outreach in our community
Open for Grants: Yes
Mildred A. Reeves Early Education Fund
Purpose: To support youth and early education programs
Open for Grants: Yes
Schicke Children and Youth Fund
Purpose: To support boys and girls in Bartholomew County
Open for Grants: Yes
Please send an EMAIL to the Grants Manager with the following information:
1. Your name
2. Your title
3. Organization name
4. Your email
5. Your phone number
6. Total project cost
7. Amount requested
8. Brief description of nature/need for assistance
9. Additional information to support your request
Organizations classified as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charities by the Internal Revenue Service are eligible for grants. Public entities such as schools, municipalities, and libraries may also qualify. Organizations must be located in or provide services for the benefit of Bartholomew County. The applying organization must be current on all grant reports due to Heritage Fund.
Grants will not be made:
