Applications Open for Jack Hopkins Social Services Funding for Bloomington Agencies

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~ Bloomington, IN - The City of Bloomington Common Council's Jack Hopkins Social Services Funding Committee has officially opened the application process for the 2026 funding cycle. This year, the Committee will distribute $500,000 to support local agencies addressing urgent social service needs in the community.

Interested organizations can access the application on the Jack Hopkins Committee webpage. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Established in 1993, the Jack Hopkins Social Services Fund has allocated nearly $7 million to organizations providing essential services to Bloomington residents. This program reflects the Council's longstanding commitment to ensuring that funding reaches those directly addressing the city's most pressing needs.

Councilmember Courtney Daily, Chair of the Committee, expressed her enthusiasm for this year's funding cycle. "For more than thirty years, the Jack Hopkins Fund has stood as a powerful example of Bloomington's commitment to meeting the needs of our most vulnerable residents through thoughtful and community-centered investment," she said. "This year's funding cycle reflects both our respect for that legacy and our vision for the future."

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Daily continued by emphasizing their goal to support established partners while also welcoming newer organizations and innovative initiatives. "By helping emerging agencies get off the ground and encouraging new approaches to longstanding challenges, we are strengthening the entire social services network in our community," she added.

Katherine Ntiamoah, one of three resident appointments to the committee, also shared her perspective on this fund as a strategic tool for strengthening Bloomington's civic infrastructure. "When we invest in innovative new and established organizations and approaches, we are not only addressing immediate needs but also building long-term resilience," she stated.

Ntiamoah highlighted their focus on ensuring equitable access to resources for all nonprofits so they can make a greater impact and deliver measurable results for their communities. "Strong communities do not happen by accident," she said. "They are built through intentional investment, clear accountability, and sustained partnership."

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Nonprofit organizations serving Bloomington residents are eligible to apply for funding. Proposals must align with established social service priorities for the city, provide long-lasting community benefits, and demonstrate financial leveraging through matching funds or partnerships.

For a full list of eligibility criteria and instructions, interested agencies are encouraged to review the 2026 Program Eligibility Guidelines.

Important dates to keep in mind include a technical assistance meeting for applicants on Thursday, February 26th at 3 p.m., the application deadline on Tuesday, March 10th at 4 p.m., and agency presentations (if requested by the Committee) on Wednesday, April 29th at 6 p.m. The Committee will make their recommendations for funding on Thursday, May 28th at 6 p.m., with final approval from the Common Council on Wednesday, June 10th at 6:30 p.m.

The Jack Hopkins Social Services Funding Committee is dedicated to supporting organizations that make a positive impact in Bloomington's community. Interested agencies are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to expand their reach and help build a stronger and more resilient Bloomington.

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