The Indianapolis Foundation Competitive Grants support initiatives that mobilize communities, foster equity, and create lasting impact—because together, they can build a stronger Indianapolis for all.
Donor Name: The Indianapolis Foundation
State: Indiana
County: Marion County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Equity Imperative 2030 describes the mission, priorities, strategies, and tactics of the Indianapolis Foundation. The strategic plan priority areas and goals are as follows:
- Housing Equity
- Ensure Housing Equity by providing safe, stable, and affordable housing, eradicating homelessness, and minimizing evictions.
- Economic Equity
- Promote economic equity by closing the wealth gap, supporting entrepreneurs and high-wage, in-demand workforce initiatives.
- Health Equity
- Advance Health Equity through community-led violence reduction strategies, addressing social impediments to health, and improving mental health supports and access for youth.
- Environmental Equity
- Champion environmental equity through renewable energy, empowering community justice, and growing a green workforce.
Funding Information
The maximum allowable request for this round is $100,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- IF provides grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Applicants must meet standard nonprofit governance requirements. Organizations that do not have 501(c)(3) status may submit an application via a fiscal sponsor partnership.
- Applicants must both serve communities in Indianapolis and have an established office in Indianapolis.
- In accordance with the non-discrimination statement, an eligible organization must not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected class characteristics.
- IF prioritizes funding for organizations whose board of directors is made up of at least 50% of individuals from priority populations, as outlined in the strategic plan. These populations include:
- Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals and other historically marginalized groups
- Immigrants and refugees
- Returning citizens and/or justice-involved residents
- Older youth and young adults ages 16-24
- Residents experiencing or surviving violence and trauma
- An organization may only receive funding from the IF Competitive Round once annually and only if in compliance with reporting standards from all other funding received from the foundation. An organization may apply to other funds at IF within the same calendar year.
- An organization’s profile must be current in IF’s Grants Portal (powered by Smart Simple) to include appropriate financial and governance documentation such as: Form 990, Audits (when relevant), Year-End Statement of Activities, Profit and Loss Statements, Statement of Assets, Board Approved Budget for Current Fiscal Year/Calendar Year, and Board of Directors roster.
For more information, visit The Indianapolis Foundation.
