Be aware of a major eligibility update: fiscal sponsors are no longer accepted, meaning you must apply directly as a registered 501(c)(3) organization. If you received funding in 2025, you are still eligible to reapply this round provided you have submitted a satisfactory 6-month report. Make sure to check the updated guidelines for a newly detailed list of required financial documents before submitting.
Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation
Due Dates: May 15, 2026 (Full application deadline — 2026 Indianapolis Foundation Competitive Grant Round closes at 4:00 PM)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per grant; request cannot exceed 30% of applicant's board-approved annual budget; grant period is 12 months.
Summary: Funds Indianapolis nonprofits advancing housing, economic, health, or environmental equity as part of the Equity Imperative 2030 plan.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations with an established presence in Indianapolis; no fiscal sponsors accepted this round.