Elevation Grant Program
The Elevation Grant Program funds Indianapolis organizations using community-driven, evidence-based approaches to address the root causes of violent crime and promote safer, healthier neighborhoods.
Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026: Application preview released / Organizational profile submission opens | September 2026: Application submission portal opens | October 2026: Application submission deadline / Application closes
Funding Amounts: Award amounts vary by focus area; no strict upper limit, but typical grants range from tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars for one-year projects.
Summary: Supports Indianapolis-based organizations addressing the root causes of violent crime through prevention, intervention, and community-led solutions.
Key Information: Only one application per organization; fiscal sponsors not permitted; strong focus on grassroots and resident-led efforts in Marion County.
Description
The Elevation Grant Program is a collaborative initiative between the City of Indianapolis and The Indianapolis Foundation, administered by the Central Indiana Community Foundation. Its goal is to address the root causes of violent crime in Indianapolis through prevention, intervention, and community-led solutions. The program invests in neighborhood-based organizations that provide mentorship, workforce development, mental health support, and other stabilizing services. Emphasizing long-term resilience, the program prioritizes support for communities and individuals most impacted by violence—particularly youth, young adults, and justice-involved residents. Funding is intended to strengthen the nonprofit ecosystem, especially grassroots organizations, and foster safer, healthier neighborhoods by tackling systemic challenges such as poverty, trauma, and disinvestment.
