Media Announcements

CICF Artist Ambassadors Announce Recipients of Travel Grants

October 23, 2023 Central Indiana Community Foundation’s (CICF) Artist Ambassadors announced 22 recipients that will receive a total of $89,931 in grants.Read More.

Mayor Joe Hogsett and The Indianapolis Foundation Announce Fourth Round Elevation Grant Recipients

October 16, 2023 Mayor Joe Hogsett and The Indianapolis Foundation, a member of the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) philanthropic collaborative, announced the fourth round of funding awarded by the Elevation Grant Program.Read More.

Over $1.1 Million Invested into Central Indiana from Partnership of Foundations and Local Philanthropists

August 23, 2023 Five organizations received a total of $1,110,000 to support innovative projects from the Community Leadership Innovation Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF). The fund is made up of investments from a group of local philanthropists and community foundations, including CICF, The Indianapolis Foundation and Hamilton County Community Foundation.Read More.

Hamilton County Community Foundation Expands Philanthropic Team

August 17, 2023 Hamilton County Community Foundation, part of the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) philanthropic collaborative, announced today that Danielle Stiles-Polk has been named the vice president of external strategy and development for the organization.Read More.

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

July 6, 2023 The Elevation Grant Program, a partnership between the City of Indianapolis and The Indianapolis Foundation, is now accepting applications.Read More.

Ribbon-cutting Ceremony Celebrates Opening of B&O Trail Expansion

June 1, 2023 The Speedway Trails Association in partnership with the Indianapolis Department of Natural Resources (DNR), The Indianapolis Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, the City of Indianapolis, the Town of Speedway and its Near West community partners will be hosting the ribbon cutting and official opening of a total 1.9-mile section of the B&O Trail on Monday, June 5 from 4:30-5:30pm at the B&O trailhead at 2732 W Michigan St, Indianapolis.Read More.