Grants Overview

Framing Ferdinand

Matching grants for exterior improvements to commercial properties within the Ferdinand Main Street district. Funds are limited and awarded on a rolling basis.

Dubois County Community Foundation

The community foundation awards grants to nonprofits and community organizations serving Dubois County. Cycles open multiple times per year.

Indiana OCRA

The Office of Community and Rural Affairs administers several grant programs for designated Main Street communities, including planning, façade, and downtown revitalization funds.

Indiana OCRA

Federal funding passed through Indiana OCRA to support community development projects including infrastructure, housing, and economic development in eligible communities.

USDA Rural Development

Loan guarantees for rural businesses to improve, develop, or finance business and industry — helping create and maintain employment in rural communities like Ferdinand.

USDA Rural Development

Grants to support targeted technical assistance, training, and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging businesses in rural areas.

IEDC

State funding to support quality of place investments that attract and retain talent and investment in Indiana regions. Projects with strong community impact are prioritized.

U.S. Small Business Administration

Privately owned and managed investment funds that use a combination of federal loans and private matching funds to make equity and debt investments in small businesses.

National Main Street Center

Resources and links to federal, state, and private historic preservation funding sources maintained by the National Main Street Center for downtown revitalization projects.