Indiana Capacity Building Grants

The Greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the small business capacity-building grant program. Donor Name: Franklin Chamber of Commerce State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Small businesses are essential to the economic and social growth of a community. In Franklin, small business owners are friends and neighbors who are the foundation of the city. They are delighted to assist in strengthening these businesses that are so important to the fabric of the community. Funding Information  This project of the Franklin Chamber Foundation will award 12 $2,500 grants to local small businesses. Eligibility Criteria  Small businesses of 10 or fewer full-time employees are encouraged to submit applications for the grants which may be used for initiatives such as expanding a physical space, online presence or marketing initiatives. Examples of capacity building are: user-friendly online shopping platforms, enhanced point-of-sale systems, updated websites, increased physical spaces and innovative marketing strategies. For more information, visit Franklin Chamber of Commerce.

The City of South Bend is seeking applications for its IGNITE Grant Program to improve South Bend Neighborhoods through innovative projects that spark community engagement and development and are led by neighborhood residents. Donor Name: City of South Bend State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The goal of the Neighborhood IGNITE Grant program is to improve South Bend neighborhoods through innovative projects that spark community engagement and development and are led by neighborhood residents themselves. The City of South Bend is offering grants of up to $15,000 to support projects that fall into the following general categories: Beautification wildflower gardens, tree planting Public Art murals, sculptures, street painting, signal box wraps Food Security/Access community garden Public Safety sidewalk connections, lighting, informal signage Health & Wellness walking paths, outdoor exercise equipment, compost, bike racks, bike repair station Public Space Enhancement picnic areas, seating, shared spaces, large capacity grills, park benches Neighborhood Signage neighborhood identification signs, information Capacity Building and Training Neighbor Works training, strategic plans, technical assistance Other This program is open to other creative project ideas generated by neighborhoods! Eligibility Criteria The program is administered by the City of South Bend’s Engagement and Economic Empowerment (E3) team. The grant program is exclusively for neighborhood associations and the residents within the neighborhood. A neighborhood association must identify neighborhood boundaries and develop a committee of at least 5 neighborhood residents. Ineligible Expenses Expenses incurred prior to application date Tree removal or pruning or general maintenance (including watering), unless part of a larger beautification project Events, activities, programs, and services usually included in the organization’s regular budget; unless the new funding is for significant improvements Operating expenses, including salaries and stipends Expenses that can be covered through the City of South Bend’s Neighborhood Toolkit. For more information, visit City of South Bend.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that implement projects benefiting the residents of Jefferson County, Indiana, with a focus on innovative, collaborative, and preventative initiatives.

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) American Rescue Plan (ARP) Supplemental Funding Grant for COVID-19 Testing, Vaccines, and Mobile Health Units Access. Donor Name: Indiana Criminal Justice Institute State: Indiana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/11/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Purpose Areas  The purpose of these supplemental funds is to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19 with an intentional focus of increasing access to COVID-19 testing, vaccines, and mobile health units to mitigate the spread of this virus and increase supports for domestic violence survivors and their dependents. The activities that will be supported by these funds within these purpose areas include: Covid-19 Testing The intent of the ARP COVID-19 testing, vaccines, and mobile health units supplemental funding is to assist with: Eliminating barriers to COVID-19 testing and supplies for domestic violence shelters, domestic violence programs, culturally specific organizations, tribes, and rural communities; Providing resources for onsite testing for domestic violence shelters, domestic violence programs, culturally specific organizations, tribes, and rural communities; Providing resources and access to rapid COVID-19 testing and supplies for domestic violence shelters, domestic violence programs, culturally specific organizations, tribes, and rural communities; Maintaining and increasing COVID-19 testing efforts for domestic violence survivors and their dependents; Expanding access to testing for tribes, rural communities, racial and ethnic specific communities, and limited English proficient (LEP) individuals; and Expanding the range of COVID-19 mitigation activities for domestic violence shelters, domestic violence programs, culturally specific organizations, tribes, and rural communities. COVID-19 testing, mitigation, and related expenses refer to the following: COVID-19 testing includes viral tests to diagnose active COVID-19 infections, antibody tests to diagnose past COVID-19 infections, and other tests that the Secretary and/or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determines appropriate in guidance; Other activities to support COVID-19 testing, including planning for implementation of a COVID-19 testing program, providing interpreters and translated materials for LEP individuals, procuring supplies to provide testing, training providers and staff on COVID-19 testing procedures, and reporting data to HHS on COVID-19 testing activities; or Supplies to provide COVID-19 testing include, but are not limited to: Test kits; Swabs; Storage (e.g., refrigerator, freezer, temperature-controlled cabinet); Storage unit door safeguards (e.g., self-closing door hinges, door alarms, door locks); Sharps disposal containers; and Temperature monitoring equipment. COVID-19 mitigation includes efforts, activities, and strategies to reduce or prevent local COVID-19 transmission and minimize morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 in sectors such as schools, workplaces, and healthcare organizations, described in the CDC Community Mitigation Framework. Mitigation activities may include, but are not limited to, case investigation, contact tracing, COVID-19 screening, COVID-19 testing promotion and confidence building, community education, health behavior promotion, and referrals to testing, clinical services, and support services. COVID-19 testing and mitigation related-expenses include:  Leasing of properties and facilities as necessary to support COVID-19 testing and COVID-19 mitigation; Digital technologies to strengthen the recipient’s core capacity to support the publichealth response to COVID-19; Education, rehabilitation, prevention, treatment, and support services for symptoms occurring after recovery from acute COVID-19 infection, including, but not limited to, support for activities of daily living — this includes services for the range of symptoms described as Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) (i.e., long COVID-19) and providing interpreters and translated materials for LEP individuals’ maintenance; Items and services furnished to an individual during health care provider office visits (including in-person visits and telehealth visits) in connection with an order for or administration of COVID-19 testing or COVID-19 mitigation activities; and Other activities to support COVID-19 testing and COVID-19 mitigation, including, but not limited to, planning for implementation, providing interpreters and translated materials for LEP individuals’ maintenance, and/or expansion of a COVID-19 testing program and/or COVID-19 mitigation program, procuring supplies to provide COVID-19 testing, training providers and staff on COVID-19 testing procedures or COVID-19 mitigation, and reporting data to HHS on COVID-19 testing activities and COVID-19 mitigation activities. Covid-19 Vaccine Access The supplemental testing funding can be used for supplies and vaccine administration fees for administering the COVID-19 vaccine are outlined below: Administration of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine; Administration of the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine requiring a series of two or more doses; Administration of the final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine requiring a series of two or more doses; Administration of recommended booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine; » Development and sharing of vaccine related outreach and education material that are culturally competent or linguistically appropriate; Conducting face-to-face outreach as appropriate, making phone calls or other virtual outreach to community members for education and assistance; Providing information on closest vaccine locations, organizing pop up vaccination sites, making vaccine appointments for individuals, making reminder calls/texts, and arranging for transportation and childcare assistance to vaccination appointments; and Other activities to support COVID-19 vaccine access or administration, including planning for implementation of a COVID-19 vaccine program, providing interpreters and translated materials for LEP individuals, procuring supplies to provide vaccines, training providers and staff on COVID-19 vaccine procedures, and reporting data on vaccine activities. Mobile Health Units Access The supplemental testing funds can be used to establish or maintain contracts with mobile health units for regularly scheduled visits or on-call visits to domestic violence programs, culturally specific organizations, tribes, or rural communities to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Additional allowable uses of funds are outlined below but are not limited to: COVID-19 testing and vaccine administration; Preventative health services to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 such as vaccines, primary health care, or behavioral health services; and Operational costs or supply costs associated with the operation of mobile health units to partner with domestic violence shelters, programs, tribes, culturally specific organizations, or rural communities. Workforce Expansions, Capacity Building, and Supports The supplemental testing funds can be used for COVID-19 workforce-related expansions and supports, or to reimburse subrecipients for such costs and for costs that include but are not limited to: Planning for implementation of a COVID-19 testing program, COVID-19 mitigation program, or mobile health units access program; Training providers and staff on COVID-19 testing procedures, COVID-19 mitigation activities, or mobile health unit coordination activities; Hiring culturally competent and linguistically-appropriate providers and staff to carry out COVID-19 testing procedures, COVID-19 mitigation activities, or mobile health unit coordination activities; Reporting data to HHS on COVID-19 testing activities, COVID-19 mitigation activities, or mobile health unit coordination activities; and Expenses to secure and maintain adequate personnel to carry out COVID-19 testing, COVID-19 mitigation activities, or mobile health unit coordination activities; may be considered allowable costs under applicable HHS regulations if the activity generating the expense and/or the expenses are necessary to secure and maintain adequate personnel. The purpose of these allowable workforce capacity-building expenses is to ensure the continuity of domestic violence services in local communities by allowing supplemental funding to be used to sustain an advocacy workforce to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the needs of domestic violence survivors impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. A sustainable workforce is needed to operate COVID-19 testing programs, COVID-19 mitigation programs, or mobile health units access programs; and to coordinate partnerships with health departments for each local program to keep families healthy and safe during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Priority Area  Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 10407(a)(2)(iii), ICJI will give special emphasis to the support of community-based projects of demonstrated effectiveness that are carried out by nonprofit private organizations whose primary purpose is the operation of shelters for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, and their dependents, or those organizations who provide counseling, advocacy, and self-help services to victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, and their dependents. Funding Information The approximate funding available is $700,000 for this twelve-month (12) grant award period. Grant Period The award period for the most recent solicitation is: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025. Allowable Activities   In coordination with activities for COVID-19 testing, mitigation and mobile health units, the costs associated for personnel, employee benefits, supplies, equipment, and travel to perform the following activities are allowable costs: Prevention services such as outreach, support for parents, employment training, educational services, promotion of good nutrition, disease prevention, and substance abuse prevention. Counseling with respect to family violence, counseling or other supportive services provided by peers, either individually or in groups, and referral to community social services. Safety plan development and supporting the efforts of victims to make decisions related to their ongoing safety and well-being. Culturally and linguistically appropriate services such as interpreters and/or having documents translated into other languages. Technical assistance with respect to obtaining financial assistance under Federal and State programs. Housing advocacy to assist in locating and securing safe and affordable permanent housing and homeless prevention services. Medical advocacy includes referrals for healthcare services (including mental health, alcohol, and drug abuse treatment), but shall not include reimbursement for any healthcare services. Legal advocacy to provide victims with information and assistance through the civil and criminal courts, and legal assistance. Children’s counseling and support services, and childcare services for children who are victims of family violence of the dependents of such victims, and children who witness domestic violence. The following costs are allowable for shelters who provide emergency housing to victims: Operating expenses (rent, utilities, etc.) of the facilities for a shelter at a prorated amount. Supplies for shelter including clothing and toiletries. The following costs are allowable for the purpose of preventing future incidence of violence: Transportation. Temporary refuge for emergency and immediate shelter including safe homes, rental subsidies, and hotel vouchers. This does not include transitional or permanent housing. Eligibility Criteria  Eligible applicants include local public agencies and nonprofit private organizations including faith-based and charitable organizations, community-based organizations, tribal organizations, and voluntary associations that assist victims (and their dependents) of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and have a documented history of effective work involving family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence. For more information, visit ICJI.

The Posey County Community Foundation is accepting applications for its 2024 Community Good Grants Program. Donor Name: Posey County Community Foundation State: Indiana County: Posey County (IN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Considered For Funding Arts and Culture Community Development Education Health Human Services Other Civic Endeavors (Environment, Recreation, and Youth Development). Eligibility Criteria  The Community Foundation welcomes funding requests from nonprofit organizations that are deemed tax-exempt under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and from governmental agencies serving the county. Funding requests from nonprofit organizations not classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity may be considered provided the project is charitable and supports a community need. In some cases, organizations without the 501(c)(3) designation may be required to obtain a fiscal sponsor. Program Areas NOT Considered For Funding Religious organizations for religious purposes Political parties or campaigns Endowment creation or debt reduct to the program/project Capital campaigns Annual appeals or membership contributions Travel requests for groups or individuals such as bands, sports teams, or classes. For more information, visit PCCF.

The 2024 Bloomington Arts Commission Operations Grant supports 501(c)3 organizations with arts-centered missions and Bloomington-based impact. Donor Name: Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC) State: Indiana City: Bloomington Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/21/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funds can be spent on any aspect of the organization’s costs, from overhead to staff salaries to programmatic expenses, and beyond. Funding Information  $500.00 to $5,000.00. Eligibility Criteria Nonprofit arts organizations based in Bloomington with 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS. Arts as the primary mission. Organizations may apply to receive up to 5% of their most recently completed fiscal year’s total operating budget, but no more than $5000. Most organizations will not receive the maximum amount of funding. Majority of activity takes place in Bloomington, Indiana. 501c3s whose annual operating budget is no more than $500,000 are eligible to apply. Evaluation Criteria Organizational Capacity Does your organization demonstrate a clear mission and the planning to achieve it?  Is your organization fiscally sound? Do you have staff or volunteers committed to doing the work to achieve your mission? Community Impact Does your organization address a community need? Does it engage in larger community dialogues? Do you reach out to or connect with the various communities that exist in Bloomington? Equity and Inclusion Does your organization take actionable steps to increase Equity and Inclusion? For more information, visit BAC.

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) Traffic Safety Division (TSD) is seeking proposals for the Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) Grant. Donor Name: Indiana Criminal Justice Institute State: Indiana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) grant provides funding to state agencies, units of local government, and nonprofits to support traffic safety projects that are proven to reduce fatalities and severe injuries for Indiana traffic safety. TSIP grants are intended to support expenses that are wellsuited to meet the identified priority areas. Priority Areas The TSIP grant provides funding to support traffic safety improvement projects for one or more of the following priority areas: Reduce injuries and fatalities resulting from driving at excess speeds. Encourage the proper use of occupant protection devices. Reduce injuries and fatalities resulting from driving while impaired. Prevent crashes and reduce injuries and fatalities resulting from crashes involving motor vehicles and motorcycles. Reduce injuries and fatalities from school bus crashes. Reduce crashes from unsafe driving behavior. Improve law enforcement services in motor vehicle crash prevention, traffic supervision, and post-crash procedures. Improve driver performance. Improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. Improve traffic records. Improve crash investigations. Improve roadside safety for emergency vehicles. Improve teen driver programs. Project Period The award period for this grant shall be October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria State agencies, units of local government, universities, colleges, coalitions, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible to apply for TSIP funding. A unit of local government is defined as: a city, county, town, township, or other political subdivision of a state. Additionally, all applicants awarded a grant from ICJI must agree to: Comply with all provisions of the grant agreement. Comply with all award conditions set forth in the Special Conditions. Submit all reports in the prescribed format and timeframes as determined by ICJI. Submit quarterly performance measures as listed in the Special Conditions. Comply with federal guidelines contained in 2 CFR Part 200. Comply with 23 CFR Part 1300—Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Program. For more information, visit ICJI.

The Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation supports a variety of charitable and public purposes that benefit the residents of South Bend, Indiana and St. Joseph County, Indiana. Donor Name: The Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation State: Indiana County: Saint Joseph County (IN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services Public/society benefit Funding Information Average grant size: $5,000 to $15,000 Average total giving per year: $150,000 Requirements To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

The Indiana Humanities Historic Preservation Education Grant, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, is available for tax-exempt organizations in Indiana to fund public educational programs about historic preservation, with a focus on digital projects, and requires a one-to-one match in cash or in-kind contributions, to be completed within a year of the award date.

The City of South Bend Department of Public Works is now accepting applications for the 2024 Lamppost Lighting Program, which assists homeowners with lighting enhancements in their neighborhoods. Donor Name: City of South Bend State: Indiana City: South Bend Type of Grant: Program Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The program offers easy self-install, solar-powered lampposts for residential front yards. The City of South Bend’s Lamppost Lighting Program assists homeowners with lighting enhancements in their neighborhoods. The cost-share program offers easy self-install, solar-powered lampposts for residential front yards. The solar lampposts must be mounted in a level area within approximately five feet of the edge of sidewalk. They cannot be installed in the tree lawn. There is a limit of one lamppost per household. The homeowner is responsible for pickup, installation and any maintenance of the lamppost after installation. The City’s Division of Engineering will inspect the lampposts to ensure proper installation. The cost-share program is available to homeowners within city limits. For 2024, the City has selected two target areas based on income, number of vacant lots and need for lighting in the neighborhood. Homeowners who live within the target areas will pay a lower share of the total cost: Within target areas, homeowners pay $50. Outside target areas, homeowners pay $250. For more information, visit City of South Bend.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofits in Owen County, Indiana, enabling them to respond to emergencies or seize urgent opportunities that benefit local residents.

This grant provides funding to homeowners' associations and neighborhood groups in Fishers, Indiana, for projects that enhance community beauty and sustainability, such as landscaping, community spaces, and environmental initiatives.

The Huntington County Community Foundation is offering Mini Grants of up to $1,500 for charitable organizations or causes serving Huntington County. The grants are intended to provide immediate support for smaller projects, with the Mini Grant serving as "last dollar in" for projects that exceed $1,500. Organizations can only receive one mini grant per calendar year and those without 501(c)(3) status will need a fiscal sponsor who is a 501(c)(3) to administer the grant.

Grant Opportunity: Brashaber Teacher Enhancement Award Funding Organization: Rush County Community Foundation Contact Information: Phone - (765) 938-1177 Award Details: The Brashaber Teacher Enhancement Award was established in 2017 to support curriculum development for teachers at Rushville Consolidated High School. The award provides funding for activities or projects outside of the classroom, activities or projects within the classroom, and additional schooling to further education enhancement. Priority is given to teachers proposing creative or unconventional ideas for the benefit of the educational process. The deadline to apply is September 1st, and the application can be accessed online at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=rccf. Eligibility: Non-profit organizations that benefit Rush County or its citizens are eligible to apply. Established agencies must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. New organizations with demonstrated need or innovative projects are also invited to apply. However, grants are generally not awarded for ongoing operating expenses, debt reduction, travel expenses, multi-year grants, advocacy or political purposes, religious or sectarian purposes, loans, or endowments. The Rush County Community Foundation does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, sex, or national origin. Other Information: For-profit businesses are not eligible for grants from this foundation. Grants are not available for individuals; Connect2Help 211 is recommended for individual needs. Unrestricted grants to education are traditionally not given; specific funds designated for education purposes can be found on their Fund List. Religious organizations currently do not receive grants from the unrestricted fund pool until all organizations can be fairly supported. Note: Please review the Eligibility & Guidelines page on their website for more detailed information before applying.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Muncie and Delaware County that are addressing community needs, with a streamlined application process for first-time and returning applicants.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in LaGrange County, Indiana, that implement innovative projects to improve community quality of life across various sectors, including arts, health, education, and environment.

This grant provides financial support to a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, startups, and local governments across the USA, to help fund impactful projects and initiatives.