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

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Resources for Nonprofits

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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.
May 27, 2025
DAF Giving At the CICF Collaborative: What Funding Recipients Should Know
Chances are, if you work at a nonprofit, then you have some awareness of donor-advised funds (DAFs) and how they contribute to philanthropy. If not, here’s a quick overview.
May 25, 2025
Sharing Your Nonprofit’s Social & Economic Impact
Many times, nonprofits highlight the most heartwarming stories to showcase the passion and generosity that our sector thrives on. While that will always be a crucial story, more of us need to extend the conversation.