The Foundation of East Chicago is community-based and laser-focused on helping the people and organizations in our area. Since 1997, through scholarships and grants to virtually every kind of community organization, we have touched the lives of most East Chicagoans at least 10 different ways.
Our Areas of Funding
Community Life
- Scholastic sports
- Youth/recreational sports
- Festivals/parades
- Art/music/cultural programs
- Youth/senior citizen trips/outings
- Community events
- Youth “Life Experience” programs
Development
- Capital Improvements
- Renovations
- Capacity building
- Operational costs
- Business/economic development
- Public/Private/Charter school academic programs
- Preschool and daycare programs
- Career Development
- Literacy programs
- Scholarship assistance programs
- Tutoring programs
Education
Health/Social Services
- Health education/prevention programs
- Safety programs
- Parenting/mentoring programs
- Food pantries
- Heating assistance programs
- Counseling programs
- Substance abuse programs
- Social service programs
Learn more about our grant programs
Learn more about our scholarship programs
