grantmaking Archives

Central Indiana Senior Fund Awards Grants to More Than 40 Not-for-Profits

November 14, 2023 Central Indiana Senior Fund, a fund of CICF, announced grant funding of $910,000 to 41 organizations serving Central Indiana seniors.Read More.

Central Indiana Senior Fund Awards Over $1 Million in Grants

September 29, 2022 Central Indiana Senior Fund, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), announced grant funding of $1,085,000 to 44 organizations serving Central Indiana seniors. The fund invests in organizations and programs that serve seniors—ages 55 and older—who have low- to moderate-income or experience isolation from community resources and opportunities. Read More.

The Indianapolis Foundation-City-Cummins partnership helps strengthen neighborhoods, not-for-profits and residents with $3M, three-year investment

September 20, 2022 The Indianapolis Foundation has launched Neighborhood Empowerment Pathways, a three-year, $3 million partnership with Cummins, Inc. and The City of Indianapolis to sustain grassroots not-for-profits that are closest to the community’s assets and challenges, and through their proximity, uniquely positioned to supply solutions and seize opportunities. The partnership makes possible trainings, such as Executive Mindset, Strategic Planning for Grassroots and Community-Based Organizations, and D…Read More.

African American Legacy Fund of Indianapolis Announces $100k Grant Opportunity

September 9, 2022 The African American Legacy Fund of Indianapolis (AALFI), a major fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), has announced a $100,000 grant opportunity for one organization addressing wealth-building and preservation activities in the local Black community.Read More.

CICF Announces 2022 Violent Crime Reduction Recipients

December 20, 2021 Today, Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) and the City of Indianapolis announced the newest recipients of the Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program. Thirty organizations will receive a total of $2,897,000 for projects that develop and implement integrated, evidence-based practices to prevent and reduce crime in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Foundation, an affiliate of CICF, administers these grants using criteria and funding allocated annually by the Indianapolis City-County Council.Read More.

The Neighbor Relief Fund of Marion County – summary of impact

December 16, 2020 The Neighbor Relief Fund of Marion County (NRF) was created in April of 2020 and has been managed with fluidity given the rapidly evolving nature of the pandemic. The fund is aligned with CICF’s equity goals, is resident-engaged, and prioritizes neighborhood-based, grassroots organizations that are serving under-appreciated neighborhoods and/or communities of color, including seniors, with programs that are easily accessible and provide meaningful relief to residents during this critical ti…Read More.

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