District Theatre plans to bolster Black talent and creativity in Indy
The District Theatre has been awarded a three-year $350,000 grant from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation that will help create a professional training and development hub for Black theater artists and technicians: and support the production of six plays by Black Indiana playwrights, themed around Indianapolis’ historic Indiana Avenue.Read More.
Mayor Joe Hogsett, The Indianapolis Foundation Announce Second Round Elevation Grant Recipients
Today, Mayor Joe Hogsett and The Indianapolis Foundation, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), announced the second round of funding awarded by the Elevation Grant Program. Previously known as the Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program, this initiative has committed to investing $45 million in neighborhoods over the next three years to address root causes of violent crime in Indianapolis. This second round—the final round for the year—has awarded over $8.6 millio…Read More.
Central Indiana Senior Fund Awards Over $1 Million in Grants
Central Indiana Senior Fund, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), announced grant funding of $1,085,000 to 44 organizations serving Central Indiana seniors. The fund invests in organizations and programs that serve seniors—ages 55 and older—who have low- to moderate-income or experience isolation from community resources and opportunities. Read More.
Hamilton County Community Foundation Awards $183k in Grants
Hamilton County Community Foundation, an affiliate of CICF, approved grants and investments for Hamilton County not-for-profits, projects and initiatives totaling $183,224. The Hamilton County Community Foundation board of directors has approved grants and investments for Hamilton County not-for-profits, projects and initiatives totaling $183,224. Grants support projects and initiatives within the foundation’s three community leadership pillars—mental health, family and youth …Read More.