Grants & Resources

Support for Nonprofits Strengthening Central Indiana

Strengthening the nonprofit ecosystem is a key part of CICF’s Pathways to a Stronger Central Indiana. This page brings together grant opportunities offered through the entities and funds within the CICF Collaborative as well as resources developed by CICF and its partners.

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Grants From Across the CICF Collaborative

Open | Closes Oct 17, 2025
Summer Youth Program Fund
The Summer Youth Program Fund (SYPF) supports high-quality, safe, and positive experiences for Marion County children and teens ages 4-24 at little to no cost to families.
Open
The Indianapolis Immigrant Legal Services Fund
The mission of the Indianapolis Immigrant Legal Services Fund is to provide equitable access to legal support and representation to immigrant Hoosiers in Marion County.
Open
The Indiana Climate and Democracy Catalyst Fund
The Indiana Climate and Democracy Catalyst Fund consists of local, state, and national funders who are committed to catalyzing movement building at the intersection of climate, democracy, and environmental justice in Indiana.
Open
The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund High School Media Center Enhancement Grants
Media Center Enhancement Grants are for high school libraries to improve collections, technology, and access to resources for high school students.
Open
The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund Minde Browning Professional Development Fund Grants
The Minde Browning Fund provides professional development grants to staff serving in any eligible Marion County library.
Closed
Women’s Fund of Central Indiana
The Women’s Fund annual grant round is open to any organization serving Central Indiana women and/or girls. Additional grant opportunities may also be available.
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Resources for Nonprofits

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August 26, 2025
Summit Recap: CICF and Women’s Fund Leaders Urge Creative Funding and Collaboration
At Old National Bank’s Second Annual Nonprofit Summit, CICF’s Jeff Bennett and Women’s Fund’s Tamara Winfrey-Harris offered practical advice for nonprofits facing funding cuts, rising needs, and leadership burnout. Their guidance emphasized creative funding strategies, stronger collaboration, and building systems that support both efficiency and resilience.
August 11, 2025
What the New Federal Spending Bill Means for Central Indiana
In July, Congress passed the mammoth “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” At a hefty 870 pages, the bill squeaked through the Senate by a vote of 51 to 50, with three Republican Senators joining unanimous opposition from Democrats to force a tiebreaking vote from Vice President J.D. Vance.
June 30, 2025
A Practical Guide to Fundraising for Nonprofit Professionals
...So, if the thought of fundraising is enough to keep you up at night, read on. It’s not nearly as scary as you think, and it’s probably your safest bet when it comes to sustainable funding.
June 9, 2025
Nonprofit Partnerships: Central Indiana’s Secret Weapon
This year, of course, three major challenges have imperiled that landscape: Major cuts to government funding; socio-political pressure around race, immigration and gender; and a volatile market impacting philanthropic giving. Our region’s nonprofits and philanthropic sector are both on high alert...
June 1, 2025
Senior Fund Webinar Recap: How Will Health Policy Changes Impact Older Adults?
The webinar addressed the real-life impact of job loss, serious health diagnoses, and reduced insurance benefits—challenges that can strain not only older adults but also their caregivers, service providers, and healthcare systems. The conversation explored how policy decisions at all levels shape the services older adults rely on and highlighted emerging local trends that support healthy aging.