Community Impact Grant

For over 100 years, the Marion County Farm Bureau has offered programs and services to inform, strengthen, and develop the agricultural industry in our county... and our commitment to agriculture and our communities is stronger than ever.  With that in mind, our organization is excited to continue offering our annual “Community Impact Grant” program.

There are many great ideas for community-based projects which, unfortunately, do not become a reality.  Our Community Impact Grant program seeks to identify various projects that will improve our communities and create partnerships with other groups and organizations to make those projects a reality.

To-date, the Marion CFB has awarded $17,000 in grants for 25 community improvement projects.

• Grant proposals will be accepted from February 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026.
• Proposals for "Community Impact Grants" must be submitted using this form.  You have the option below to either submit your completed form immediately, or save it to complete later.  Be sure to select the "Save" button if you intend to finish the application later, and you will be emailed a link to return to your application in progress.
• Proposals must be submitted by an organization, or by an individual on behalf of a sponsoring organization. Examples of organizations can be: schools, churches, FFA chapters, 4-H clubs, civic organizations, etc...
• The submitting organization must be based in, or have operations within, Marion County.
• The Marion County Farm Bureau has budgeted up to $5,000 for this program in 2026. There are no restrictions on the dollar amount you request, but this grant should be considered a "partnership" between the Farm Bureau and the submitting organization. It is not designed to cover all project expenses.
• Projects with lasting impacts will be favored over those with a short-term benefit.
• Expenses such as staff salaries, mileage, staff meals, gifts, and postage are not eligible for reimbursement through this grant program.
• Organizations that have received prior grant funding can reapply for consideration in subsequent years with new/unique projects, or wait a year to reapply with similar projects.
• If awarded a grant, the deadline to complete the project AND submit receipts for reimbursement is October 31, 2026.
• Project publicity will be coordinated with the Marion County Farm Bureau's Director of Engagement, including articles and pictures for use in media, publications, and social media/websites.
• Questions regarding the grant application should be sent to engage@marioncofb.org

I hereby release the information provided in this application to the Marion County Farm Bureau for their use in awarding the Community Impact Grant. I also understand that the Marion County Farm Bureau will retain this application indefinitely and will deem the information contained in this document as confidential to all people, except those authorized to evaluate this application for purposes of awarding the grant. On behalf of my heirs, assigns, and legal representatives, I hereby release and forever discharge the Marion County Farm Bureau, any and all of their affiliated organizations, parents, subsidiaries, successors, assigns, directors, officers, agents, managers, members, and employees from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action, including injury, death or damage to property, which may occur during or as a result of completion of this community project. I assume all risks associated in completion of the project listed in this application. Further, I hereby consent to the use of my name, photographs, motion pictures or other reproduction of myself by the Marion County Farm Bureau or its agents solely on behalf of the Marion County Farm Bureau, or successors or assigns of the Marion County Farm Bureau for any purpose whatsoever, including any advertising, trade, commercial, or art purpose and use in any publication or other advertising media, including the internet, without limitation or reservation.