This grant funds research-driven projects improving health, safety, economic mobility, and empowerment for women and girls in Central Indiana.
Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Round 2 full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $10,000 (Round 2) to $300,000+; total annual funding exceeds $1 million; most awards are for one year.
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations advancing health, safety, and economic mobility for women and girls in Central Indiana.
Key Information: Only nonprofits operating in Central Indiana are eligible for annual competitive grants.
The Women's Foundation of Indiana, part of the Central Indiana Community Foundation, invests in nonprofit partners to improve the lives of women and girls through research, advocacy, and grantmaking. The foundation focuses on key priority areas: health, personal safety (including intimate partner violence), economic mobility, and girls' empowerment. Grantmaking is informed by community needs and data, amplifying solutions that are grounded in the lived experiences of women and girls in Central Indiana. The annual competitive grant program is designed to support organizations that demonstrate impact in these priority areas and respond to urgent needs, particularly those affected by recent government cuts or directives.