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How To Apply

 

At CICF, our goal is to make grant application as straightforward and simple as possible. To apply, follow the steps below. Questions? Need help? Contact us at 317.634.2423 or info@cicf.org. We’re here to help!
 

Step 1:  Learn about our grantmaking

CICF’s 2012 Grantseeker's Guide provides an overview of all available grant opportunities at CICF including specific information about fund priorities, how to apply, and when to apply.

Step 2:  Apply for available grants through our Thriving Community Competitive Grantmaking Program:

CICF welcomes grant applications from charitable organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and from governmental agencies.  New projects and organizations with their 501(c)(3) status pending may submit an application with the assistance of a charitable organization that has agreed to serve as their fiscal sponsor.

 

Deadlines & Process

As of February 1, 2012, CICF requires all applicants to use our online grants management system.  Please download the applicant guide to learn more about this system, or watch the video below.
 

 

 

2012 Grant Deadlines
Applications for Legacy Fund, The Indianapolis Foundation and th Central Indiana Senior Fund are accepted two times per year, once in the spring and once in fall. Applications will only be accepted during a 30-day period prior to each round.

Applications Accepted
Staff
Review
Grantmaking Boards Review
Decision Notification
Feb. 1-29
Due by 5:00 PM (EST)
Mar. – Sept.
Mar. – Dec.
By year-end
July 1-31
Due by 5:00 PM (EST)
Aug. – Dec.
Aug. – Dec.
By year-end

 

* Generally speaking, each of the funds listed above will consider and support one request per year. Organizations may apply to multiple funds in one application cycle.

Step 3:  Pursue other CICF grantmaking opportunities:

Field of Interest funds have been created to serve a particular interest or population. Please refer to the table below for more information about these funds and their guidelines for application.

CICF Fund
Application Information
Efroymson Family Fund

At this time, the Efroymson Family Fund is not accepting applications for funding. More about the Efroymson Family Fund.

Efroymson Contemporary Arts Fellowship

The application deadline for the 2012 Fellowship has passed. Learn more about the Fellowship here.

Summer Youth Program Fund

The application deadline for Summer 2012 has passed. Final grant reports are due Sept. 30, 2012 and can be downloaded at www.summeryouthprogramfund-indy.org.

Women’s Fund of Central Indiana

The deadline for 2012 grantmaking is June 8, 2012. To learn more about Women's Fund grant priorities, please visit Women's Fund Grantmaking.

The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund
Download CICF’s Grantseeker's Guide for The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund grant guidelines. Contact Tara Seeley for information.

 

Need help?  Contact the CICF Grants Office for guidance on your request at 317.634.2423 or refer to the FAQ page in our Grantseeker’s Guide.

Our Review Process

  • After receiving applications at each of the two deadlines, CICF staff will review each application. Organizations that are not currently a fit for funding will receive written notification.
  • Accepted applications will be assigned to a CICF staff person.
  • Staff will contact organizations to obtain additional information, if necessary, and may schedule a site visit.
  • Staff will provide preliminary recommendations to Grantmaking boards for their review and final funding decisions.
  • Grantmaking boards will meet for application review and to make final funding decisions.
  • Final funding decisions will be communicated to applicants.