Media Announcements

The Indianapolis Foundation-City-Cummins partnership helps strengthen neighborhoods, not-for-profits and residents with $3M, three-year investment

September 20, 2022 The Indianapolis Foundation has launched Neighborhood Empowerment Pathways, a three-year, $3 million partnership with Cummins, Inc. and The City of Indianapolis to sustain grassroots not-for-profits that are closest to the community’s assets and challenges, and through their proximity, uniquely positioned to supply solutions and seize opportunities. The partnership makes possible trainings, such as Executive Mindset, Strategic Planning for Grassroots and Community-Based Organizations, and D…Read More.

African American Legacy Fund of Indianapolis Announces $100k Grant Opportunity

September 9, 2022 The African American Legacy Fund of Indianapolis (AALFI), a major fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), has announced a $100,000 grant opportunity for one organization addressing wealth-building and preservation activities in the local Black community.Read More.

Mayor Joe Hogsett, The Indianapolis Foundation announce recipients of Elevation Grants

July 5, 2022 Today, Mayor Joe Hogsett and The Indianapolis Foundation announced 31 recipients for the first round of funding from the Elevation Grant Program. This round, $4,318,539 will go towards projects focused on thriving neighborhoods, empowering youth, and restoration and resilience through mental wellness. Previously known as the Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program, the Elevation Grant Program will invest $45 million in neighborhoods over the next three years to address root causes of violent cr…Read More.

The Indianapolis Foundation Awards Over $2.2 million to Change-making Partners

June 8, 2022 The Indianapolis Foundation's board of directors has approved grants and investments for Marion County not-for-profits, projects and initiatives totaling $2,283,600.Read More.

Hamilton County Community Foundation Awards $146k in Grants

June 2, 2022 Hamilton County Community Foundation’s board of directors has approved grants and investments for Hamilton County not-for-profits, projects and initiatives totaling $123,000. In addition to these grants, the LINK Youth Advisory Council awarded $23,000 to Hamilton County organizations.  Read More.

CICF announces historic investment in trails and greenways

April 25, 2022 $25 million Lilly Endowment grant supports partnership with the City of Indianapolis for design, construction, and community engagement and support Today, Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) announced it has received a $25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the Connected Communities Initiative, a collaboration with the City of Indianapolis. The funding will significantly […]Read More.