Central Indiana Community Foundation is a catalyst for progress and a supporter of visionary ideas with the power to improve our community and the lives of its residents. See how CICF works: Watch our video to learn what a community foundation is, how it works and why it matters.

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We Do Three Things

Every day, we’re making Central Indiana a better place. Here’s how:
1 We help people invest in the causes that matter most to them.
2 We award grants to effective not-for-profit organizations.
3 We provide leadership to make Central Indiana a better, more beautiful, more equitable community.
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Start A Fund

Learn how to create a fund to support a cause you love.

Apply For A Grant

Explore grant opportunities.

See Our Impact

Read about the ways CICF is making a difference right now.

Stories of Change

All of our stories, articles and announcements from throughout the CICF philanthropic collaborative

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Grant Announcements

Announcements about our grantmaking—including upcoming funding opportunities and grant recipients

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The Indianapolis Foundation

Stories and updates about making Indianapolis a better, more beautiful, more equitable community

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Hamilton County Community Foundation

Stories about how the foundation is building a community where opportunity meets growth for everyone

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Women’s Fund of Central Indiana

Examples of how Women's Fund is creating transformative and sustainable change for girls and women

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Media Announcements

Announcements shared with our media partners from our philanthropic collaborative

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From the Collaborative

Perspectives from our staff and leadership about philanthropy and our work in our communities

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