Indiana Private Grants

This program provides financial support and business development resources to creative entrepreneurs in Illinois and Indiana, helping them grow and sustain their businesses through education and coaching.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative cancer prevention and education programs in Indiana, specifically targeting high-burden cancers and underserved communities, with a focus on reducing risk behaviors and improving health outcomes.

The Wayne County Foundation is initiating a special grant cycle for its Early Childhood Literacy Endowment Fund, demonstrating a clear alignment with its mission to support community-focused initiatives. This grant program is designed to fund projects and programs that enhance early childhood literacy throughout Wayne County, Indiana. The foundation's strategic priority in this area highlights its commitment to fostering foundational learning skills in young children, which is critical for their future academic and personal success. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are Wayne County nonprofit organizations that offer early childhood literacy projects or programming. The impact goal is to strengthen early childhood literacy within the community, ultimately leading to improved educational outcomes for young children. By supporting these organizations, the Wayne County Foundation aims to create a ripple effect that positively impacts numerous families and children. The grant prioritizes projects and programs that directly address early childhood literacy needs in Wayne County. Funding decisions are carefully made by the Early Childhood Literacy Endowment Fund’s Committee, ensuring that resources are allocated to initiatives that demonstrate the most potential for measurable impact. This focused approach reflects the foundation's theory of change, which posits that targeted investments in early education can lead to significant, long-term community benefits. With a total of $19,500 available in this grant cycle, the foundation expects to see a diverse range of innovative and effective literacy programs emerge. Measurable results will likely include increased participation in early literacy programs, improved literacy rates among participating children, and enhanced community awareness of the importance of early childhood education. The grant duration is not explicitly mentioned, suggesting flexibility, but the emphasis is on sustainable projects that can demonstrate ongoing impact. For more information, interested parties are encouraged to visit the Wayne County Foundation website.

The Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) is offering a second round of Digital Towns Grant funding to implement strategies that improve digital equity and inclusion across the Indiana Uplands. The program aligns with ROI's mission to advance a more digitally inclusive region by integrating digital information and communication into all aspects of communities. This grant is designed to support projects and programs that ensure Uplands citizens can fully participate in a digital society, going beyond just broadband expansion to include access to affordable internet, reliable devices, and sufficient digital skills and literacy. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are Uplands communities and organizations within the 11-county Indiana Uplands region, including incorporated cities and towns, county commissions and councils, libraries, nonprofits, public education institutions, faith-based organizations, Main Street organizations, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations with an affiliated 501(c)3, and organizations/programs that help businesses/entrepreneurs. The impact goal is to increase the digital capabilities of the region, ensuring everyone has the resources and skills to prosper in the digital age. The program focuses on three main themes: Digital Citizens, Digital Public Services, and Digital Business. Digital Citizens aims to help households connect to the internet, access devices, and grow competence in using digital technologies for internet services, e-commerce, educational opportunities, digital public services, and healthcare. Digital Public Services supports collaborations between local government, nonprofits, and healthcare to provide access to online information, services, and telehealth. Digital Business partners with businesses and entrepreneurs to maximize opportunities in the digital economy. Expected outcomes include financially supported projects that align with the Indiana Uplands Digital Inclusion Plan, leading to a more digitally inclusive region. Measurable results will be seen in increased access to affordable internet, reliable devices, and improved digital skills and literacy among citizens, as well as enhanced e-commerce opportunities for local businesses and improved access to digital public and healthcare services. ROI's strategic priority is to advance regional digital capabilities through funding for professional services, training, digital products, equipment/hardware, and other services that promote digital inclusion and prosperity. Applicants can receive between $5,000 and $50,000, with regional scope projects eligible for up to $75,000.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to artists and creative workers in Indiana who are facing mental health challenges related to substance use and addiction, enabling them to access therapy and wellness services.

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) offers the Environmental Sustainability Grant Program to support and enhance the environmental sustainability of the Greater Cincinnati region. This aligns with GCF's mission to increase accessibility and quality of greenspaces, conservation, horticulture, and nature education, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity for historically marginalized groups. The program aims to address environmental disparities and promote equitable access to nature's benefits. The primary beneficiaries of this program are organizations whose efforts are based in the Greater Cincinnati region, specifically within the counties of Hamilton, Butler, Warren, and Clermont in Ohio; Boone, Kenton, and Campbell in Kentucky; and Dearborn in Indiana. The program targets historically marginalized groups by prioritizing requests that connect them to the benefits of nature, including fresh food access and nature education, particularly for children and youth. The overarching impact goal is to foster a more environmentally sustainable and equitable region. The program prioritizes proposals that develop solutions with a racial equity lens, recognizing that environmental issues often disproportionately affect marginalized communities. Key focus areas include beautifying, creating, conserving, and restoring greenspaces, with a preference for those benefiting historically marginalized groups. Additionally, the program seeks to connect these groups to nature's benefits through various initiatives, such as increased fresh food access and nature education programming. Collaboration between well-aligned organizations is highly favored, as is an asset-based approach to the work. Expected outcomes include expanded or strengthened existing programs, successful capital improvements, the launch of new initiatives, and enhanced organizational capacity among grantee organizations. Proposals are expected to articulate clear and measurable outcomes, demonstrating how their efforts will contribute to the program's goals. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the general intent to increase accessibility and quality of greenspaces and nature education, the emphasis on "clear and measurable outcomes" suggests a commitment to tracking the tangible impact of funded projects. The foundation's strategic priorities are evident in its preference for organizations demonstrating partnerships, community alignment, insights from past results, and an asset-based approach, all contributing to a theory of change that values collaborative, data-informed, and community-centric environmental solutions with a strong equity focus.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide career development programs for Black youth aged 14-24 in designated NBA markets.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in Rush County, Indiana, to implement projects that enhance local parks and recreational facilities, benefiting the community and addressing current needs.

This funding opportunity supports public humanities projects in Indiana that promote learning, diverse perspectives, and community engagement through various formats like workshops, discussions, and exhibitions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Indianapolis that create or expand programs benefiting children and adolescents.

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits in Middlebury, Indiana, that focus on youth and family initiatives aligned with Christian values.

This grant provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Perry County that focus on improving health and human services for residents in need.

This grant provides financial support and mentorship to early-stage cleantech entrepreneurs in the Midwest who are developing innovative solutions to promote economic growth and environmental sustainability.

This program provides financial support to individual craft, folk, and traditional artists across the U.S. to purchase essential tools and equipment that enhance their artistic practices.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

This grant provides financial support to grassroots community organizing groups in the Midwest that focus on empowering low- and moderate-income populations, particularly those historically excluded from civic participation, to drive systemic change and promote social justice.

This grant provides financial support for music-related activities and programs in Rush County, focusing on adult engagement and elementary to middle school music initiatives, while excluding high school programs.

This grant provides funding to community organizations in Morgan County, Indiana, to implement innovative projects that improve mental health, address substance use, and promote physical activity and nutrition, while considering the social factors that influence health.

The Youth Fund by Crossroads Fund offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to youth activists (up to 26 years old) in selected counties of Illinois and Indiana, specifically Chicago and Gary, who are working on social justice projects in areas such as community, education, health, environment, violence, and media, with a focus on challenging policies and structures that hinder equality in their communities.

This grant provides funding to cities and townships served by CenterPoint Energy for purchasing safety equipment and implementing safety-related projects to enhance community safety.