needs assessment grants
Since launching the Needs Assessment Grants in 2023, the Foundation has awarded $338,142 to address four critical areas of need in Wells County. ​
​In 2022, The Wells County Foundation embarked on conducting a comprehensive community needs assessment to help guide its grantmaking and scholarship programs. In addition, it is the Foundation’s hope that this report is also serving as a common reference for government, nonprofits and other organizations that seek to improve the quality of life in Wells County.
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Based on extensive community discussions, four areas were identified that will be critical to the future of Wells County: Affordable Housing, Child Care and Early Childhood Education, Substance Use Disorder and Workforce Development. The full report is available by clicking here. Copies are also available at the Foundation office.​​​​
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