Central Indiana Senior Fund

Since its inception in 2005, Central Indiana Senior Fund (CISF), a fund of CICF, has awarded more than $16.5 million to 170 senior-serving or senior-focused nonprofits and programs in Central Indiana.

CISF’s mission is to support programs and opportunities for low-to-moderate-income older adults (ages 55 and older) with a focus on under-served or isolated populations. In addition to grantmaking, CISF has contracted The Polis Center to explore the data necessary to identify the unique and diverse needs of older adults in Central Indiana through the development of the State of Aging Report.

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Grant Round Now Open: Learn More

Our Impact

Our Grantmaking

The annual grant application is now open.

Grant round timing: 

  • Opened Monday, March 30, 2026 and closes Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET.

Eligibility

  • Any 501c3 organization that serves older adults (ages 55 +) in Central Indiana (Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan, and Shelby Counties) is eligible to apply.

Funds Available

  • Central Indiana Senior Fund is open to all requests for funding of senior services. The maximum request is $50,000 with typical awards ranging from $15,000-$40,000.

Fund Focus

The Fund focuses on the following areas of need, with a commitment to approaching all grantmaking through a racial equity lens: 

  • Aging in Place: Housing maintenance and accessibility support.
  • Food Security: Enhancing food access and affordability for seniors.
  • Social Connection: Reducing isolation and loneliness among seniors.
  • Caregiver Support: Resources and assistance for caregivers.
  • Homelessness Prevention: Efforts to decrease homelessness among seniors.
  • Immigrant and Undocumented Seniors: Programs tailored to their unique needs. 

How to Apply

  • Apply through the CICF Collaborative Grants and Scholarships Portal by clicking the button below. If you do not yet have an account, you will need to set one up following the provided instructions.

With Questions

  • Email us at cisf@cicf.org for additional information or with questions.
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State of Aging Report

Research shows that older adults are the fastest-growing demographic in Central Indiana, as approximately 24,000 adults turn 55 and 22,000 turn 60 each year. By the year 2030, one in every five Hoosiers will be over the age of 65. To enhance the ability of older adults to live and thrive in Central Indiana, it is important to understand the population trends, notable changes, and basic needs of this growing demographic.

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Central Indiana Senior Fund Advisors

  • Tony Lloyd — chair
  • Dave Holder
  • Amy Magan
  • Kevin McNulty, M.D.
  • Jennifer Norton
  • Maria C. Pimentel-Gannon
  • Chetan Shukla, MD
  • Annie Smith
  • Kelli Tungate
  • Coumba Kebe
  • Leah Jones