About this foundation

Founded in 1991, the Community Foundation of Noble County is a public charity that leverages gifts and bequests to drive local change. Its mission is to improve the quality of life in Noble County by serving as a catalyst for positive change and making grants. The foundation manages many donor funds and reported 204 funds and over $1.6M in grants and scholarships distributed in 2023. It supports projects across arts and culture, education, health and human services, civic affairs and priority topics identified by its board. Grants are awarded through a competitive application process and administered via an online grants portal.

Funding focus

We fund innovative projects with significant community impact, guided by our board’s priorities: childcare, senior issues, economic development, and education.

Grant programs