Through Indianapolis Foundation’s Competitive Grant funding opportunity, IF is inviting organizations to join them in building a thriving Indianapolis—one where every resident has the opportunity to succeed, no matter their race, place, or identity.
Donor Name: Indianapolis Foundation
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/29/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Focus Areas
Funding Information
The maximum allowable request for this round is $75,000.
Eligibility Criteria
IF maintains minimum organizational requirements for applicants seeking funding.
- 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 25% 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.
For more information, visit Indianapolis Foundation.
