Indiana Capacity Building Grants

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 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.