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Violent Crime Prevention Program Accepting Applications

October 6, 2021 The Violent Crime Prevention Grant Program is accepting applications now through Nov. 5 for its 2021-2022 funding round. The program is funded from public resources allocated annually by the Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council and administered by The Indianapolis Foundation, an affil…Read More.

Staff Spotlight: Sarah Weaver

October 5, 2021 CICF’s vice president of development and strategy, Rob MacPherson, recently sat down for a conversation with Sarah Weaver, director of charitable gift planning & legal counsel.Read More.

Innovation and Transformation: A Recap of the Festival of Philanthropy

September 28, 2021 The event—sponsored by Hylant Group, Inc—served both as a grand opening of the innovative co-working and meeting space, the Collaboration Hub, and a not-for-profit showcase. Despite the weather conditions, the organizations and guests persevered for the evening. While guests dined on cuisine�…Read More.

Hamilton County Community Foundation Awards Over $175k in Grants

September 28, 2021 Hamilton County Community Foundation, an affiliate of CICF, approved grants and investments for Hamilton County not-for-profits, projects and initiatives totaling $175,804. These grants were awarded towards increasing capacity, expansion, projects, and initiatives in Hamilton County that serve wi…Read More.

The Indianapolis Foundation Awards Nearly $850k in Grants

September 28, 2021 The Indianapolis Foundation, an affiliate of CICF, recently awarded grants totaling $846,250. The foundation awarded $544,00 in responsive grants and  $302,250 in proactive grants that align with the foundation’s five community leadership initiatives. The five community leadership in…Read More.

Latinx Staff Spotlight

September 28, 2021 September is Hispanic heritage month, celebrating the stories and identities of individuals of Latin or Spanish descent from numerous countries. some of our latinx staff SHARED their experiences. NOTE: Individuals who fall under the historically used “Hispanic”  term have varying exp…Read More.