27-05-2025
Community Foundation set to award record $230k in grant funding
The Cass County Community Foundation Board of Directors announced Wednesday afternoon a record high of $230,000 available for this year's grant cycle.
'As we look back, the impact of our grantmaking can be witnessed throughout the county,' said Deanna Crispen, CCCF president and CEO. 'We have continued to enjoy substantial growth over the last thirty plus years, increasing our grant money from approximately $19,000 just 21 years ago to $230,000 this year. Our board has continued to work diligently to grow our funds so that every year we can offer more back to the community for important projects. This year's pool of $230,000 is an increase over 2024 and the twentieth consecutive year that the Foundation has increased the amount available.'
Non-profit, 501© (3) organizations serving Cass County are encouraged to apply for funding for projects which benefit the community and improve the quality of life in Cass County.
Guidelines and instructions may be picked up at the CCCF office, 729 E. Market St. or downloaded from the Foundation website at The documents are located under the publications tab.
The deadline to return the completed letter of intent and materials for competitive grants or opportunity grant requests is June 20, 2025.
For information about the application process, contact the CCCF office at 574-722-2200.
