Grant Announcements Archives

Over $1.1 Million Invested into Central Indiana from Partnership of Foundations and Local Philanthropists

August 23, 2023 Five organizations received a total of $1,110,000 to support innovative projects from the Community Leadership Innovation Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF). The fund is made up of investments from a group of local philanthropists and community foundations, including CICF, The Indianapolis Foundation and Hamilton County Community Foundation.Read More.

Hamilton County Community Foundation Announces $165k in Grants

May 18, 2023 Hamilton County Community Foundation, part of the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) philanthropic collaborative, approved grants for Hamilton County not-for-profits, projects and initiatives totaling $164,500. The Hamilton County Community Foundation board of directors has approved grants  for Hamilton County not-for-profits,  projects and initiatives totaling $164,500. Grants support projects and initiatives within the foundation’s three community leadership pillars—b…Read More.

The Indianapolis Foundation Awards Over $2.8 Million to Community Partners

May 17, 2023 The Indianapolis Foundation’s board of directors has approved grants and investments for Marion County not-for-profits, projects and initiatives totaling $2,887,027. The Indianapolis Foundation, part of the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) philanthropic collaborative, awarded responsive grants that align with the foundation’s mission to mobilize people, ideas and investments to make this a community where all individuals have equitable opportunity to reach t…Read More.

The Indianapolis Foundation Receives $250,000 Grant from the Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative

March 3, 2023 The Indianapolis Foundation received a $250,000 grant in the second round of funding from the Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI). The grant award will support organizations participating in the not-for-profit infrastructure development portion of the foundation’s Neighborhood Empowerment Pathways program.Read More.

Women’s Fund of Central Indiana Announces $500k in Grants to Support Women and Girls

December 20, 2022 Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, a Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) fund, announced today the distribution of $500,000 in grants to support women and girl serving organizations in the Central Indiana community. Women’s Fund more than doubled its grantmaking support from the previous year. “Expanding opportunities and amplifying the voices of women and girls is […]Read More.

Mayor Joe Hogsett and The Indianapolis Foundation Announce Third Round of Elevation Grant Program

December 20, 2022 Today, Mayor Joe Hogsett and The Indianapolis Foundation announced applications for the third round of the Elevation Grant Program will open on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at ElevationGrant.org. Powered by American Rescue Plan funding for pandemic relief, this initiative will invest $45 million in neighborhoods through 2024 to address root causes of violent crime in Indianapolis.Read More.

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