Month: December 2022

Women’s Fund of Central Indiana Announces $500k in Grants to Support Women and Girls

December 20, 2022 Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, a Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) fund, announced today the distribution of $500,000 in grants to support women and girl serving organizations in the Central Indiana community. Women’s Fund more than doubled its grantmaking support from the previous year.   “Expanding opportunities and amplifying the voices of women and girls is […]Read More.

Mayor Joe Hogsett and The Indianapolis Foundation Announce Third Round of Elevation Grant Program

December 20, 2022 Today, Mayor Joe Hogsett and The Indianapolis Foundation announced applications for the third round of the Elevation Grant Program will open on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at ElevationGrant.org. Powered by American Rescue Plan funding for pandemic relief, this initiative will invest $45 million in neighborhoods through 2024 to address root causes of violent crime in Indianapolis.Read More.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipients Announced

December 12, 2022 Central Indiana Community Foundation and its affiliates, The Indianapolis Foundation and Hamilton County Community Foundation, are pleased to announce that 13 students from both Marion and Hamilton counties have been awarded the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character and leadershipRead More.

Women’s Fund of Central Indiana Names New President

December 6, 2022 Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, a special interest fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), announced that Tamara Winfrey-Harris has been named the 26-year-old organization’s next president.   “The Advisory Board is delighted to appoint Tamara as the President,” said Tavonna Harris Askew, Board Chair. “She brings passion for issues affecting women and girls, broad networks […]Read More.