Grants in Indiana

Central Indiana Community Foundation

Open | Closes Nov 20, 2026 Amount: $7.4M Eligibility: The Indiana Climate and Democracy Catalyst Fund consists of local, state, and national funders who are committed to catalyzing movement building to accelerate environmental equity, decarbonization, and an inclusive democracy throughout the…

Indiana Climate and Democracy Catalyst Fund (administered by Central Indiana Community Foundation)

Open | Closes Nov 20, 2026 Eligibility: Grants to non-profit organizations leading environmental equity, decarbonization, and inclusive democracy work in their communities in Indiana.

Indy Arts Council

ELIGIBILITY CHECK DUE NOVEMBER 29, 2026 Eligibility: Marion County-based nonprofit arts organizations.

Ball Brothers Foundation

Awarded between February 1 and November 30 annually (awardees are typically notified within one to two weeks of submission) Amount: Up to $5,000 Eligibility: Organizations operating in Indiana; funding is historically concentrated in East Central Indiana, especially Muncie/Delaware County. Used…

Indiana Humanities Council

open: October 22, 2026 Close: Nov. 30, 2026; offered again in 2027 with deadlines on Feb. 28, May 31, August 31, and Nov. 30 Amount: Up to $5,000

LaGrange County Community Foundation

Rolling application closes November 30 Amount: $500 – $2,000 Eligibility: LaGrange County nonprofits addressing needs in technology, board & staff training and other needs that help organizations continue their vital work.

Hamer D. and Phyllis C. Shafer Foundation

To apply for a grant from the Hamer D. and Phyllis C. Shafer Foundation, please complete the grant application request form. Eligibility: Grants are generally awarded to organizations in Delaware County, Indiana and Traverse City, Michigan areas. The Foundation is not currently accepting…

Heritage Fund - The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County (AEI Youth Sports Fund)

Current application open 10/1/26-12/31/26 Eligibility: Youth ages 18 & under residing in Bartholomew and surrounding counties with financial need; individuals and organizations (for participants) may apply.

Community Foundation of DeKalb County, Inc.

Application deadlines: January 1 • April 1 • July 1 • October 1 Amount: Requests over $5,000 are unlikely to be funded; larger needs require contacting the Foundation first. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations with charitable projects or programs serving people in DeKalb County, Indiana…

Indy Arts Council

APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 3, 2027 Amount: Up to $2,000 Eligibility: Nonprofits to cover artist fees for an Art & Soul Featured Artist in programs, festivals, and venues, for programs taking place in 2027.

Kosciusko County Community Foundation

Grant applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on September 15 and January 15 each year. Amount: The average grant award is $500. Eligibility: Educational projects serving Kosciusko County residents. Non-profit organizations and private schools must submit IRS determination letter (for 501c3), board and…

LaGrange County Community Foundation

September 28, 2026 and January 18, 2027 Amount: $500 – $2,500 Eligibility: Youth educational projects. Open to nonprofit organizations and public and private schools serving LaGrange County.