The Evansville Endowment Fund is now accepting Letters of Inquiry for capital projects that benefit nonprofits serving within the city of Evansville. The Fund’s mission is to support nonprofit organizations serving the Evansville community. In 2024, the Fund awarded more than $505,000 in grants to 23 local nonprofits. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a). All proposed projects must take place within Evansville. At least 60% of grant funding will be directed toward activities that support or benefit the city’s 4th and 6th wards. Capital project proposals may include: Social and community-based organizations for the acquisition, construction, and renovation of permanent facilities used in the provision of services and activities Arts and cultural activities, the construction or renovation of facilities that promote the arts, culture, and/or tourism Recreation activities, the construction and renovation of parks, playgrounds, and other public recreational facilities that are designed for public participation Neighborhood revitalization, the acquisition of property that is blighted, appropriate for rehabilitation, or what is needed to be used for the development of housing for low to moderate-income persons Economic development projects, any project that will augment, supplement, or replenish existing municipally operated loan programs in pursuit of new economic development opportunities Qualified organizations are invited to submit a Letter of Inquiry by June 4, 2025, via the online Letter of Inquiry form.

The Evansville Endowment Fund recently announced total grant awards of more than $505,000 to assist 23 nonprofits in Evansville. Grants are designated for capital improvement projects, with a requirement that at least 60% of the annual funds be allocated to organizations serving Evansville’s Fourth and Sixth Wards. The annual grant cycle began in May. The EEF grants committee awards grants through a competitive application and review process. “Evansville Endowment Fund is excited to continue granting funds to nonprofit organizations directly serving our community,” said board president, Amber Rascoe. “This year we granted to a wide variety of exciting projects. Thank you to the grant committee and board for your time and service. Congratulations to this year’s recipients! I encourage all nonprofits to go to our website for information about how to apply next year.” 2024 Evansville Endowment Fund Grant Recipients Ark, Inc. to reroute downspout drainage underground, repair a broken water wall pipe, and construct a retention wall Carver Community Organization to remove the existing playground surface and install turf surfacing Community Action Program of Evansville & Vanderburgh County, Inc. to replace eight HVAC units at Paradise Estates Community One to secure licensed professional services for the restoration of a vacant, dilapidated residential property at 637 Jackson Avenue Dream Center Evansville to install black-galvanized steel fencing around the playground and improve the parking area fencing Evansville African-American Museum Inc. to develop and install seven new historical markers along the Baptisttown Heritage Trail Evansville Christian Life Center for the purchase and installation of new exterior doors Evansville Museum of Arts, History, & Science for the purchase and installation of twelve security cameras and software equipment Habitat for Humanity of Evansville to assist with the construction materials to build ten homes in Tepe Park and ten homes in Jacobsville neighborhoods Hydration Station to install a Hydration Station at Riverfront Park Impact Evansville to assist with the construction of Bedford Collab Lampion Center for drywall repair and painting in six bathrooms and painting in two offices Ozanam Family Shelter to purchase and install 50 windows Southwestern Healthcare, Inc. to add a drop-off parking area adjacent to the building and remove and install new landscaping St. Vincent Early Learning Center, Inc. for safety and security upgrades SWIRCA & More for the renovation of SWIRCA's current building and the construction of the new Sol and Arlene Bronstein Foundation Center The Arc Evansville to replace the mechanical component of the sliding entry door The Isaiah 1:17 Project to remodel a bathroom and kitchen to be accessible and child-friendly The Potter's Wheel, Inc. to repair, resurface, and reline the primary parking lot Tri-State Food Bank for the purchase of steel angles, angle paint, and drywall repairs Vanderburgh Humane Society, Inc. to assist with roof repair and replacement of the HVAC system condenser and coil WNIN Tri-State Public Media, Inc. to remove deteriorated caulking and install new sealant YWCA of Evansville for tuckpointing to the north elevation of the building