Applying for an Old National Bank grant.

Community Partnership

Applying for a Grant

What you need to know before you apply.

Please read through the following information before you apply for a grant. In addition, many of your questions may be answered in our FAQs. Click here to read some of the most frequently asked questions.

About the Process

Eligible nonprofit organizations may request funding through one of the two grant programs listed below.

Strategic Grants

The Strategic Grants Program is open to eligible 501(C)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking to carry out programs related directly to our funding priorities. Strategic Grants of $5,000 or more allow Old National to measure the direct impact programs have on the target population and create volunteer opportunities for our associates. This program also enables us to partner with community organizations who share our mission of advancing education and community & economic development in the communities we serve.

The Strategic Grants program requires that an initial application be submitted for grant consideration. If the initial application meets our minimum criteria, your organization may be invited to submit a full application for further consideration.

Community Partnership Grants

The Community Partnership Grants Program furthers Old National’s goal of being a good corporate citizen by providing smaller grants (up to $2,500) to eligible nonprofit organizations to carry out mission-driven programs. The application and approval process operates on a shorter time frame than the Strategic Grants Program. Utilizing this streamlined process enables nonprofits that may have more immediate needs to receive funding faster without expending extra resources during the application phase. Applications will be available January 7, 2013-September 30, 2013.

To be considered for grant funding, organizations must:

Have non-profit, tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) and 509(A) of the IRS Code
Be located in or provide service to communities within ONB’s footprint

What we look for in an applicant organization:

Fiscal stability
Mission closely related to the Foundation’s priorities
Strong leadership/governance
Diverse Board and Staff; reflective of the community being served

When reviewing proposals, preference is given to projects/programs that:

Fit closely with the Foundation’s funding priorities
Address community needs related to our funding priorities
Include financial commitments from a variety of sources
Utilize an effective evaluation plan specific to the proposed program/project

Apply Online

Before applying for funding, please read our FAQ's for more information and make sure to use the correct application below.

To apply through our Strategic Grants Program, choose one of the following three options:

For program support, click here.
For post-secondary education institutions applying for scholarship funding, click here.
For capital campaign funding, click here.