OPEN. Applications November 2, 2026–September 7, 2027; reviewed monthly. Not the separate $1 million Moonshot Grant. Approved Program recognition-only option is NOT an individual cash grant.
Indiana — Hendricks County Community Foundation 2026–2027 Moonshot Microgrants ($250–$2,500; September 7, 2027)
Hendricks County Community Foundation offers $250–$2,500 Moonshot Microgrants for community-engaging, space-themed projects in and for Hendricks County, Indiana. Larger requests may be considered after contacting the funder. Applications opened November 2, 2026 and remain available through September 7, 2027; reviewed monthly. This is separate from the $1 million Moonshot Grant.
FundingTypical individual applicant grants $250–$2,500. Grants over $2,500 may be considered if the applicant contacts HCCF before applying; the funder does not state an absolute individual maximum. $1 million is a DIFFERENT Moonshot Grant program, not the microgrant award.
DeadlineApplications open November 2, 2026 through September 7, 2027; monthly reviews. Final application date September 7, 2027; official funder does not specify a closing hour or time zone. Funds must be spent by December 1, 2027; reports due December 31, 2027.
Last verified2026-11-03
Required next actionApply through the official GrantInterface portal linked from https://hendrickscountycf.org/for-nonprofits/apply-for-a-grant/moonshot-microgrants/ . Select Project/Program Funding rather than recognition-only Approved Program, provide project title and summary, amount requested, total project cost, community engagement and Shoot for the Moon theme alignment, and optional attachments (maximum 5 MB each). For requests above $2,500, contact Skylar Hazlett before submitting. Final online date September 7, 2027 (hour/time zone not stated).
Broad Eligibility
501(c)(3) nonprofits; local governmental entities including parks/trails; coalitions and collaborative groups; entities without 501(c)(3) status operating charitable programs open to the community. Proposed project must be in and for Hendricks County, Indiana, engage residents, and relate to Shoot for the Moon theme.
Atlas Analysis
2026-11-03: FULL controlling posted two-page application preview and official program verified. Sources: https://hendrickscountycf.org/for-nonprofits/apply-for-a-grant/moonshot-microgrants/ ; https://hendrickscountycf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Application-Moonshot-Microgrants.pdf . Confirmed Nov 2 2026 opening; Sep 7 2027 final date; $250–$2,500 typical awards with larger requests conditional (no absolute applicant max); eligible organizations; Hendricks County geographic and space-theme gates; required fields and optional three 5 MB attachments; no mandatory cost share published; award review monthly, funds spent by Dec 1 2027 and report by Dec 31 2027. The portal is external; its authenticated live submission controls were not independently inspected. Standard WordPress search found no matching published/pending program; grant identifier chosen distinct from separate $1M Moonshot grant. Do not treat Approved Program recognition as cash. Pending Review only. Protected approval was previously denied by safety control; no override or bypass attempted.
Hendricks County Community Foundation — Moonshot Microgrants, 2026–2027
Applications are open from November 2, 2026, through September 7, 2027. Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) offers small competitive cash grants for programs and projects that engage Hendricks County residents and align with the space-themed “Shoot for the Moon” community initiative.
Funding and eligible projects
Typical individual grants range from $250 to $2,500 per project. The foundation may consider larger requests when an applicant contacts its program associate before applying; no absolute individual maximum is published. These microgrants are separate from HCCF’s $1 million Moonshot Grant. The application also offers an Approved Program designation that provides recognition rather than cash; applicants must select the funding option to request a grant.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, governmental entities (including parks and trails agencies), coalitions and collaborative groups, and non-501(c)(3) entities operating community-serving charitable programs. Proposed activities must take place in and serve Hendricks County, Indiana, spark community engagement and connection, and show alignment with the “Shoot for the Moon” theme. A mandatory applicant match is not specified in the published program instructions.
Applications, timing, and reporting
Apply using the foundation’s online Grants Lifecycle Manager portal. The official two-page preview requests a project title and summary, requested amount, total project cost, community-engagement statement, and theme-alignment explanation; three optional supporting attachments, each limited to 5 MB, may be supplied. Only online submissions are accepted. Applications are reviewed monthly (first Tuesday), with awards generally announced on the following second Tuesday. Final application date: September 7, 2027. The official program does not state a closing hour or time zone. Funded activities must use all awarded funds by December 1, 2027, and submit a brief use-of-funds narrative and program photographs no later than December 31, 2027.
Official program: HCCF Moonshot Microgrants. Controlling application preview: Moonshot Microgrants application questions (PDF). Submit: use the official APPLY HERE link on the HCCF program page.
Source verificationReferenced source · hendrickscountycf.orgAtlas last verified this record 2026-11-03. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
