Boomerang Sisterhood Women’s Giving Circle Grant

The Boomerang Sisterhood Women’s Giving Circle, a philanthropic initiative under the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, is accepting applications for its 2025 Boomerang Grant cycle. The Boomerang Sisterhood promotes collaborative community giving, particularly focused on Miami County, Indiana. The foundation encourages personalized grant applications from local charitable organizations, with a strong emphasis on projects that align with their values of community engagement, empowerment, and impact. This grant opportunity provides applicants with a chance to express their vision creatively and directly via video submissions, offering a less formal and more accessible format than traditional applications. This funding cycle invites eligible Miami County-based nonprofit organizations to submit video proposals showcasing their passion, mission alignment, and team involvement. These videos must be 3 to 5 minutes in length and can be recorded using standard devices such as smartphones or tablets. A Gmail account is required to upload the video to the Boomerang Sisterhood’s designated Google Drive. Applicants who do not have access to Gmail are encouraged to contact Program Director Hannah Bahney for assistance at 574.223.2225. In addition to the video submission, all applicants are required to complete and submit The Boomerang Sisterhood Applicant Budget Sheet through the designated online grant portal. While video production quality is not a critical evaluation factor, the organization values authentic representation, clear communication of project goals, and involvement of key personnel. Past successful applications are available as references on the Boomerang Sisterhood’s platform. The grant amount typically ranges from $500 to $2,000. The application deadline is set for September 2, 2025. Finalist organizations will be selected and presented at the Boomerang Sisterhood’s Annual Gathering, scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, where attendees will vote to determine final grant recipients. Notably, organizations that received grants during the previous year are not eligible to apply this year, although recipients from earlier cycles may submit applications again. This grant opportunity is non-recurring in a formal sense, as it is conducted annually, but applicants can anticipate a similar opportunity next year unless otherwise indicated. The initiative is targeted exclusively at charitable organizations within Miami County, Indiana. Individuals or entities outside this geographic area, or those not registered as charitable nonprofits, are ineligible. The grant program does not require any matching funds, and there is no information suggesting total program funding or the number of awards to be distributed. The Northern Indiana Community Foundation can be reached at P.O. Box 807, 227 East 9th Street, Rochester, IN 46975. Additional inquiries may be directed via phone at 574.223.2227 or 877.432.6423, or by email at info@nicf.org. For personalized assistance with the application, contact Program Director Hannah Bahney at 574.223.2225. This grant offers a uniquely accessible path for community nonprofits to share their mission and secure financial support in a low-barrier, community-focused setting.