Indiana Income Security and Social Services Grants

This funding opportunity provides short-term financial assistance to established organizations in Clay County facing urgent operational challenges due to unforeseen circumstances.

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Sullivan County that are working on impactful projects to address community needs and create lasting improvements in quality of life.

The Montgomery County Community Foundation (MCCF) in Indiana offers grants to new or existing nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County, focusing on areas such as art, culture, community development, education, health, and youth services, with applications also accepted from local governmental entities for charitable purposes.

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Northwest Indiana that provide innovative programs to improve the lives of working families, particularly those with children, by focusing on financial security, youth development, health, and community resilience.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and governmental entities in La Porte County, Indiana, to implement collaborative projects that improve attainable housing, healthy eating and active living, and mental health and substance use.

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations in Vigo County, Indiana, facing unexpected operational disruptions that threaten their ability to deliver essential services.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, to improve the quality of life for families through programs and projects that promote gender equity and community development.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to established nonprofit organizations facing funding losses due to recent government changes, helping them maintain essential health and human services for vulnerable populations.

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote education, economic development, human services, and arts and culture for the benefit of residents in Jackson County, Indiana.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that implement projects benefiting the residents of Jefferson County, Indiana, with a focus on innovative, collaborative, and preventative initiatives.

This funding initiative provides financial support to community organizations in Fort Wayne for programs that prevent and treat opioid use disorder, enhance recovery services, and reduce opioid-related harm.

This funding opportunity supports various community projects in Starke County, Indiana, focusing on education, health, arts, and development, with grants available for organizations and schools in the area.

This fund provides financial assistance to individuals or families facing medical emergencies, helping cover essential living and medical-related expenses through support from faith-based organizations.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofits in Owen County, Indiana, enabling them to respond to emergencies or seize urgent opportunities that benefit local residents.

This funding opportunity provides urgent financial assistance to Sullivan County organizations facing unexpected operational disruptions, ensuring they can continue delivering essential services to the community.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific Indiana counties to support initiatives focused on financial literacy, education, and health and wellness for local communities.

This funding opportunity provides $10,028 to a single nonprofit organization in Ohio County, Indiana, for innovative projects that enhance community development, education, health, or social services beyond their usual budget capabilities.

This funding opportunity provides quick financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools addressing urgent community needs in designated counties.

The Indiana Department of Health’s (IDOH) Maternal and Child Health Division aims to fund community-based organizations, local health departments, hospitals, and not-for-profit organizations in Indiana. The primary goal is to implement evidence-based or promising practice programs focused on teen pregnancy prevention and positive youth development. This initiative aligns with the IDOH's mission to improve maternal and child health outcomes across the state by empowering youth to make healthy decisions and avoid risky behaviors. The funding is provided by the Family and Youth Services Bureau and the IDOH, Maternal and Child Health Division (MCH). The program's target beneficiaries are youth within Indiana, with an intentional focus on high-risk groups. These include youth in or aging out of foster care, those in the child welfare system, idle youth (not working or in school), school dropouts, youth living in poverty, youth in juvenile centers, traditionally underserved racial or ethnic groups, LGBTQIA+ youth, and runaway or homeless youth. The impact goals are to reduce teen pregnancy rates, promote self-regulation, encourage healthy relationships, and foster goal setting through a positive youth development framework. The priorities and focuses of this grant include providing evidence-based sexual risk avoidance education curricula that normalize voluntarily refraining from non-marital sexual activity. Programs should also emphasize the benefits of self-regulation, success sequencing, healthy relationships, and goal setting. Applicants may also implement the Teen Café Model alongside an evidence-based curriculum. Additionally, the program prioritizes teaching youth skills to avoid risky behaviors, explaining how alcohol and drug use increases vulnerability, defining "consent" and "active consent," and teaching the importance of attaining self-sufficiency before engaging in sexual activity. Where appropriate, mentoring, counseling, and adult supervision should be provided to support these objectives. Expected outcomes include a decrease in teen pregnancy rates among participating youth, an increase in youth demonstrating self-regulation and goal-setting behaviors, and improved decision-making regarding sexual activity. Measurable results will likely be tracked through participant engagement, knowledge acquisition on consent and risk avoidance, and, ultimately, a reduction in pregnancy rates within the target populations. The strategic priority is to equip Indiana's youth with the knowledge and skills necessary for positive development and to avoid the risks associated with early sexual activity, thereby improving long-term health and well-being outcomes. The theory of change posits that by providing comprehensive, evidence-based education and support, at-risk youth will be empowered to make informed choices that lead to healthier lives and a reduced incidence of teen pregnancy. Projects are scheduled to start October 1, 2024, and conclude September 30, 2026, contingent on federal funding availability.