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Grants: 2 / My Results: 2

2026 September Grant Cycle

The September 2026 Grant Cycle Timeline
  • Application open from July 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026.
  • Applications will be reviewed mid-September. 
  • Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by October 9th.

Eligibility
  • Organizations are eligible to submit only one grant application within a 12-month period.
  • Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) or mutual benefit organizations, government agencies, municipalities, and churches.
  • 501(c)(3) status in good standing with the IRS, and no overdue evaluation reports on previous grants filed with the CPCF.
  • Organization must serve South Lake County (Crown Point, Cedar Lake, Lowell [Tri-Creek Townships] & Winfield).
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
7/01/2026
Deadline Date (CST Time Zone):
9/01/2026 11:59 PM
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One Million Dollar Challenge - Round 2 Full Application

Lead Applicants that advanced to Round 2 of the One Million Dollar Challenge are invited to submit a full application.

The Crown Point Community Foundation’s One Million Dollar Challenge is designed to support bold, collaborative, innovative, and sustainable initiatives that address complex community challenges, strengthen systems, and create measurable long-term impact across Northwest Indiana, with particular emphasis on South Lake County. Applications should demonstrate strong collaboration, clear community need, feasible implementation, measurable outcomes, long-term sustainability, and transformational potential.
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
8/28/2026
Deadline Date (CST Time Zone):
10/02/2026 5:00 PM
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