Guidelines for Grant Making

The Foundation is not currently accepting LOIs. Please check the website in late Fall 2008 for updated information on LOI submissions

Guidelines for General Grant Making

Not-for-profit organizations wishing to apply for a grant should read The Lake County Community Foundation's Guidelines for Grant Making before applying for a grant. The guidelines include information about:

What we support
Grant scope, size, and duration
Grant policies and priorities
Grant timing and procedures

Download Guidelines for Grant Making

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Start the General Grant Application Process

Grant seekers begin the grant application process by completing a Letter of Inquiry, outlining basic information about your organization and the program for which funding is sought.

Realizing Excellence and Capacity Here (REACH)

REACH is a strategic growth program designed to provide critical funding opportunities for not-for-profit organizations serving the residents of Lake County. Agencies accepted into this three-year program will have demonstrated potential for growth and the ability to move to the next level in their development. To be considered for a REACH grant, organizations must have annual budgets no larger than $1 million, must be based in Lake County and have a mission that focuses on human services, education and/or health.

The foundation is no longer accepting applications for the REACH program.

To download the REACH guidelines, please click here.

Still have questions after reading our Guidelines for Grant Seekers and Letter of Inquiry instructions? Please contact Sylvia Sykes at ssykes@lakecountycf.org.