Step 1:  Learn about our grantmaking
CICF’s 2010 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:
Our competitive grants enable not-for-profit organizations to provide effective programs and respond to the needs of people in the neighborhoods and communities in central Indiana. 

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. Read more about our competitive grantmaking program.

Application deadlines for 2010 competitive grantmaking have passed.  Guidelines for the 2011 Competitive Grantmaking Program will be available by the end of October, 2010.
Legacy Fund	Download CICF’s Grantseeker's Guide for Legacy Fund grant priorities.
The Indianapolis Foundation	Download CICF’s Grantseeker's Guide for The Indianapolis Foundation grant priorities.
The Indianapolis Retirement Home Fund	Download CICF’s Grantseeker's Guide for The Indianapolis Retirement Home Fund grant priorities.

   
Step 3:  Pursue other CICF grantmaking opportunities:
Specialty 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 Contemporary Arts Fellowship	Applications for 2010 Fellowships are due by 5:00 p.m. EST on September 24, 2010.  To apply, download the 2010 Efroymson Contemporary Arts Fellowship Guidelines and Application Form.
Efroymson Family Fund	At this time, the Efroymson Family Fund is not accepting applications for funding.  More about the Efroymson Family Fund.
Summer Youth Program Fund	The application deadline for Summer 2010 was December 11, 2009.  Download final grant reports or read more information about the Summer Youth Program Fund at www.summeryouthprogramfund-indy.org.  Application material for Summer 2011 will be available Fall 2010.
Women’s Fund of Central Indiana	The deadline for 2010 grantmaking has passed.  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 priorities. Contact Tara Seeley for application information.

Donor-advised Funds:  CICF has numerous donor-advised funds which are vehicles for individuals, families, and companies who use CICF as their partner in charitable giving.  The funds enable the donors to engage in their own philanthropic goals and do not invite unsolicited proposals.  However, CICF staff may ask organizations to submit information at a donor’s request.