Central Indiana Senior Fund
The Central Indiana Senior Fund supports research and programs improving quality of life for underserved adults 55+ in Central Indiana, focusing on aging, food security, social connection, and related needs.
Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: Maximum request $50,000; typical awards $15,000–$40,000; annual fund disbursement ~$1M+ to 40–50 grantees.
Summary: Supports programs for underserved older adults (55+) in Central Indiana, focusing on aging in place, food security, social connection, and related needs.
Description
The Central Indiana Senior Fund (CISF), managed by the Central Indiana Community Foundation, provides grant support to nonprofit organizations serving low-to-moderate-income older adults (ages 55 and older) in Central Indiana. The Fund prioritizes programs that address the needs of underserved or isolated seniors, with a strong commitment to equity. Key focus areas include aging in place, food security, social connection, caregiver support, homelessness prevention, and services for immigrant and undocumented seniors. Since 2005, CISF has awarded over $16.5 million to more than 170 organizations and continues to invest in research and programming to improve the quality of life for older adults in the region.
