The mission of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) is to build a community of opportunity no matter place, race, or identity. Their vision is for Central Indiana to be the most connected, philanthropic, and impactful region in the nation. The foundation strongly encourages you to reach out to your community leadership officer before you apply. If you need help identifying your organization's community leadership officer, please email [email protected].
For information regarding previous recipients of CICF funding, please see: https://www.cicf.org/impact-stories/
The foundation will not support:
Grant applications are accepted from charitable organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and from governmental agencies. CICF concentrates its support primarily in three geographic areas: Hamilton County, Marion County and the five other counties in the Central Indiana region. Those five counties are Boone, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Morgan and Shelby.
Each fund at CICF has different criteria, processes and timelines for making grants. More information on application windows can be found here: https://www.cicf.org/grants/
Before starting a grant application, the Foundation notes that you should reach out to the contact person on the grant listing to discuss your needs, ideas and whether you're a good fit for the grant.
Award amounts vary by program.