Local dollars, put to work locally.
Each year the coalition directs grant funding to Starke County organizations doing prevention, recovery, and wellness work. It’s how state prevention dollars turn into programs you can actually see in the community.
From a state dollar to a program down the street.
State funding
Indiana directs prevention dollars to local coordinating councils like ours.The coalition
We set priorities from local data, then open an annual community grant cycle.Local agencies
Member organizations apply for funding tied to the Community Action Plan.Community impact
Funded projects reach students, families, and residents across Starke County.
Projects that match the county's priorities.
Youth prevention
School and community efforts that reduce youth substance use.
Recovery & wellness
Projects that support recovery and mental-health resources.
Education & awareness
Training, campaigns, and materials that build community capacity.
Collaboration
Efforts that bring partners together around shared prevention goals.
Everything you need to pursue a community grant is one click away — start wherever makes sense for you.
Not sure if you qualify? Let's find out.
Community grants exist to put local dollars behind local solutions — projects led by Starke County organizations working to strengthen prevention, recovery, and wellness. Most applicants are coalition members, and membership is free, so the door is open wider than you might think. If your work serves the community and aligns with the mission, it’s worth exploring.
Three Simple Steps To Apply
Understand How Local Funding Works
Understand where the money comes from, how priorities are set, and how decisions are made.
Check Eligibility & Guidelines
Check who qualifies, what's fundable, reporting expectations, and fine the fine print.
Apply For Funding
Ready to go? Start your application when the annual cycle is open
How a grant year runs.
A real 3rd-Friday agenda. Each block below is sized to how long it actually runs — so you know exactly where the hour goes.
Open
Apply
Review
Fund
Applications announced
The cycle opens each year with priorities, guidelines, and a deadline.
Submit your proposal
Eligible member agencies apply for funding tied to plan priorities.
Committee review
The Grants & Funding committee reviews applications fairly and thoroughly.
Award & report
Funds are awarded, projects run, and outcomes are reported back.
Before you apply.
Who can apply for a community grant?
Grants are for organizations and agencies serving Starke County whose work aligns with the coalition’s prevention, recovery, and wellness priorities. Applicants are generally coalition members — and membership is free. Individuals aren’t eligible, though students should see Scholarships & Youth Grants.
How much funding is available?
About $38,000 is available to member agencies in 2026, awarded across multiple projects. Individual award sizes depend on the applications received and how they map to plan priorities.
When does the application cycle open?
Applications are announced annually with their own timeline and deadline. Watch this page, the monthly meetings, and the coalition’s Facebook page, or contact us to be notified when the next cycle opens.
What can the money be used for?
Funding supports projects that advance the Community Action Plan — youth prevention, recovery and mental wellness, education and awareness, and collaboration. The Eligibility & Guidelines page lists what is and isn’t fundable in detail.
What are the reporting requirements?
Grantees are expected to track how funds are used and report on outcomes, so the coalition can show its funders — and the community — that local dollars made a difference. Specifics are covered in the guidelines.