Grant to Strengthen Services and Systems that Benefit Neighborhoods in Indiana (USA)
GrantID: 21018
Grant Funding Amount Low: $2,500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $100,000
Summary
This grant opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in a tri-state region centered around a major midwestern metro area. The funding is reserved for charities and nonprofit community groups — not for-profit businesses or individuals — and is designed to help strengthen both services and systems that benefit local neighborhoods. There are several cycles each year, each focused on different areas of community need.
One core category supports “vibrant places,” investing in parks, green spaces, arts, cultural institutions, and public engagement. These grants aim to improve well-being by supporting gathering spaces, arts programming, and community-led civic work. Another grant track focuses on education, from early childhood literacy through career exploration for young adults. Funds may go toward tutoring, mentoring, career preparation, school readiness, or expanding education services.
A third major area is housing and place-based initiatives. Nonprofits that are doing deeply rooted work in neighborhood stabilization, affordable housing, or community building are eligible. The foundation seeks proposals that build long-term community resilience, whether through physical development, organizing, or building local infrastructure.
Finally, there is funding to build nonprofit capacity. For smaller organizations especially, this grant fund helps cover operating costs, planning, collaboration, or leadership development. The intent is to strengthen the nonprofit sector by giving grassroots groups the resources they need to grow more sustainably.
Grants vary in size depending on the program. Some awards are modest — used to support program expansion or operating costs — while others are larger investments meant to catalyze physical or systemic change in communities. Decisions are made through a structured RFP process, and applications typically include organizational information, project plans, budgets, and alignment with the funder’s priorities. Awards are offered through recurring grant cycles, giving nonprofits multiple opportunities to apply each year.
Overall, this funding source is ideal for mission-driven nonprofits working in community development, education, housing, or cultural access, particularly those committed to building long-lasting, equitable impact in their neighborhoods.
If you are located in Indiana and working in the area of Community/Economic Development, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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