The Hamilton County Commissioners and County Council are now accepting applications from local nonprofit organizations seeking grant funding for the 2026 calendar year.

The Hamilton County Non-Profit Grant Program is intended to provide financial assistance to organizations that offer services supporting the County’s goals. These services are considered essential to the community, and without them, the County may need to consider developing such programming internally.

Grants will be awarded based on the score of the application and the availability of funds. All awarded funds must be matched by other funding sources or supported through documented in-kind services. Funding will only be distributed to organizations based in Hamilton County.

Applications are due by Wednesday, June 4 at 4:30 p.m. Late submissions will not be accepted. Applicants selected for funding will be notified on or after Wednesday, November 12, and funds will begin to be distributed in January 2026.

More details, including eligibility requirements and application forms, are available on the County’s Non-Profit Grant Application webpage. For additional information not addressed in the application materials, contact Director of Council Operations Kelly Morehouse at Kelly.Morehouse@HamiltonCounty.in.gov or Assistant Director of Administration Dianna Lynch at Dianna.Lynch@HamiltonCounty.in.gov.