Indiana Grants

The Bowker Foundation provides grants to promote the education, health, welfare and rehabilitation of young women in the State of Indiana and primarily Fort Wayne and Allen County. Donor Name: Bowker Foundation State: Indiana County: Allen County (IN), Wayne County (IN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas  Education Health Human services Grantmaking Priorities  Grants must promote the education, health, welfare and rehabilitation of young women in the State of Indiana and primarily Fort Wayne and Allen County. Funding Information Average grant size: $5,000 to $30,000. Average total giving per year: $75,000. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

The SIA Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Indiana residents by awarding cash grants to 501(c)3 organizations, educational institutions, and government entities within the state. These grants specifically support capital projects in arts and culture, education, and health and welfare sectors. Grant applications are accepted during two cycles: Spring (January 1 - March 31) with grants disbursed by June 15, and Fall (July 1 - September 30) with grants disbursed by December 15. Grant requests must range from $1,000 to $15,000 and be aimed at capital investments. Eligibility criteria include tax-exempt status within Indiana, financial soundness, and a clear demonstration of need and potential for long-term community impact. Restrictions apply, including prohibitions on operating costs, individual applicants, for-profit entities, and projects outside Indiana or those promoting religious or political activities. Grant renewed every year. Annual opening/closing deadline: July 1st to September 30th.

The Christian Theological Seminary Faith & Action Project connects, inspires, and empowers communities of faith and others to implement effective solutions related to reducing poverty and increasing opportunity in Indianapolis. Donor Name: Christian Theological Seminary State: Indiana County: Marion County (IN) City: Indianapolis Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Faith & Action Project serves as a catalyst for faith communities, government agencies, non-profits and for-profits to come together and solve the root causes of poverty. While they applaud efforts to provide poverty relief, that is not the goal. They seek to eliminate the need for poverty relief. The grant recipients are at a place where the grant could vault sound and sustainable programs to the next level of size, strength and impact. For purposes of this initiative, they consider collaboration to be a mutually beneficial relationship between two or more organizations to conduct or support activities described in an application. Typically, each organization in a collaboration makes contributions (staff time, financial resources, marketing, subject matter expertise, etc.) towards a shared goal. Funding Information $100,000 will be awarded. Eligibility Criteria  The Faith & Action Project serves as a catalyst for faith communities, government agencies, non-profits and for-profits to come together and solve the root causes of poverty in Marion County. For more information, visit CTS.

The Ralph C. Vonnegut, Jr. Fund, offered by the MCCF (Marshall County Community Foundation), is an annual grant opportunity available on February 1st. The fund aims to support environmental, educational, or recreational projects that are directly linked to Lake Maxinkuckee. Eligible applicants must have 501(c)(3) IRS status or be organizations with 501(c) IRS status whose request is charitable in nature. For further information, interested parties can contact the MCCF directly.

The Grants Committee of the Marshall County Community Foundation seeks to enhance the quality of life in Marshall County by providing funds through a grant making process for humanitarian, cultural, educational, recreational and environmental activities. The general policy of the Marshall County Community Foundation is to make Community Fund Grants for innovative and creative projects serving Marshall County, and to programs which are responsive to changing community needs. Grant Applications Community Funds Typically, the Foundation makes grants two times per year. Applications are due on February 1 and August 1. Recipients are announced in April (following the February due date) and October (following the August due date). New in 2023: Preference will be given to Community Fund requests of $5,000 or more. For project requests less than $5,000, please consider applications to United Way R4 Grant, or Marshall County REMC Operation Round Up.

The Grants Committee of the Marshall County Community Foundation seeks to enhance the quality of life in Marshall County by providing funds through a grant making process for humanitarian, cultural, educational, recreational and environmental activities. The general policy of the Marshall County Community Foundation is to make Community Fund Grants for innovative and creative projects serving Marshall County, and to programs which are responsive to changing community needs. Grant Applications Community Funds Typically, the Foundation makes grants two times per year. Applications are due on February 1 and August 1. Recipients are announced in April (following the February due date) and October (following the August due date). New in 2023: Preference will be given to Community Fund requests of $5,000 or more. For project requests less than $5,000, please consider applications to United Way R4 Grant, or Marshall County REMC Operation Round Up.

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is accepting grant applications to provide intranasal naloxone to first responders in rural counties. Only first responders who provide services in rural counties are eligible to receive the naloxone doses. For grant purposes, “first responders” includes (professional and volunteer) firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, or other legally organized and recognized volunteer organizations that respond to adverse opioid-related incidents. Please email the naloxone program manager if you think your agency might be considered a first responder agency and is not listed. First responder organizations that receive naloxone doses will be responsible for administering the doses and reporting their use to IDOH through the required methods.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Indiana facing urgent needs or time-sensitive opportunities that align with enhancing the quality of life in Owen County.

This grant provides funding to homeowners' associations and neighborhood groups in Fishers, Indiana, for projects that enhance community beauty and sustainability, such as landscaping, community spaces, and environmental initiatives.

The program provides a 50% matching grant to eligible businesses that are located within an Economic Development Target Area (EDTA). The purpose is to improve the appearance of their building and the surrounding site. By visually enhancing the exterior of buildings, businesses increase their property values, maintain their marketability, and demonstrate confidence. The CFG program works to assist those owners to promote reinvestment, strengthen Fort Wayne’s commercial activity and enhance economic vitality in the City’s heart. Program Objectives Maintain vibrancy of core commercial areas by encouraging investments that enhance the visual aesthetics of commercial properties and lead to increased property values. Stimulate economic development by providing incentives to increase existing business investment, ensure business sustainability and create aesthetically pleasing areas that attract new business and consumers. Complement other revitalization efforts to ensure the maximum leverage of resources. Support local businesses and encourage local entrepreneurship, to further enhance the spirit of Fort Wayne

The OCCF Community Investment Grant Program is accepting applications throughout the year, with no specific due dates or deadlines. The grants aim to provide broad and diverse funding to support a strong and vibrant Owen County community. Eligible applicants include charitable organizations, schools, churches, and governmental agencies in or serving Owen County. If an organization does not meet the criteria but their project aligns with OCCF's charitable goals, they may be able to partner with a fiscal sponsor. The grant awards range from $1,001 to $5,000, with the option for organizations to crowdfund up to $10,000 or leverage OCCF's dollars through a matching campaign. The application deadlines for the Grants Committee review in 2024 are May 31st and September 30th. The funding categories include improving access to information on local issues and events, parks, trails, recreational programs, high-quality childcare and early childhood education. Additionally, requests for initiatives related to community wellness, culture, economic development, transportation, agriculture, natural resources, broadband access, historic & archaeological resources, hazard mitigation, innovation & entrepreneurship, and quality of place will be considered. Organizations that have previously received grants must submit a final report before applying again. For more information and to access the application form: [Link](https://www.grantinterface.com/Form/Preview?form=1113651&urlkey=occf)

This funding opportunity supports projects in Indiana that foster community unity through initiatives focused on civic engagement, inclusivity, diversity, and volunteerism.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Elkhart County facing urgent, unexpected challenges that threaten their operations and ability to serve the community.

This funding is designed to help organizations in Indiana quickly recover from unexpected crises that threaten their operations, such as natural disasters or critical equipment failures.

Community Good Grants Program in Indiana supports projects in the areas of Arts and Culture, Community Development, Education, Health, Human Services, and Other Civic Endeavors such as Environment, Recreation, and Youth Development. The grant cycle includes four request levels: Level 1 for requests of $500 or less, Level 2 for requests of $501 – $2,500, Level 3 for requests of $2,501 – $9,999, and Level 4 for requests of $10,000 or more.

Indiana's Community Good Grants Program considers funding for arts and culture, community development, education, health, human services, and other civic endeavors such as environment, recreation, and youth development. The grant cycle includes four request levels: Level 1 for requests of $500 or less, Level 2 for requests of $501 – $2,500, Level 3 for requests of $2,501 – $9,999, and Level 4 for requests of $10,000 or more.

Community Investment Grants Program in Indiana is offering funding to support new charitable programs and projects requiring durable equipment and capital items that are essential for organizations to carry out their charitable purposes. The grant decisions aim to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Owen County and support projects addressing community needs with lasting value. The funding categories include education, nonprofit capacity building, youth philanthropy, human services, MYPath Trail System, attracting and retaining "Rising Generations" (25–40-year-olds), and may also include other areas of emphasis such as quality of place, arts & culture, trails & parks.

This program provides financial assistance to small to mid-sized businesses and building owners in Indiana for improving their properties through reimbursement for renovation costs.

This program provides financial support to commercial property owners in McCordsville for improving the appearance and functionality of their buildings, fostering a vibrant business environment.

This funding opportunity supports public humanities projects in Indiana that promote learning, diverse perspectives, and community engagement through various formats like workshops, discussions, and exhibitions.