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Indiana Social Advocacy Grants

Explore 46 grant opportunities

Needmorโ€™s Core Grant for Community Organizing
Contact for amount
Needmor Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to grassroots community organizing groups in the Midwest that focus on empowering low- and moderate-income populations, particularly those historically excluded from civic participation, to drive systemic change and promote social justice.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth Fund for Social Change
$15,000
Crossroads Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

The Youth Fund by Crossroads Fund offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to youth activists (up to 26 years old) in selected counties of Illinois and Indiana, specifically Chicago and Gary, who are working on social justice projects in areas such as community, education, health, environment, violence, and media, with a focus on challenging policies and structures that hinder equality in their communities.

Youth
Nonprofits
United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties Grant
Contact for amount
United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Howard and Tipton Counties, Indiana, for programs that promote health, education, and financial stability in the community.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Restoring Communities Grant
$25,000
City of Michigan City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations and community groups in Michigan City to implement prevention-focused projects that address the opioid crisis and enhance community resilience.

Health
Nonprofits
Indianapolis Foundationโ€™s Immigrant Legal Services Fund
$100,000
The Indianapolis Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Marion County that offer essential legal services to immigrants, helping them navigate the U.S. immigration system effectively.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) IX - Community Support Grants
$15,000,000
Lilly Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This grant provides substantial funding to community foundations in Indiana to address urgent local needs and enhance quality of life through various projects and initiatives.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Central Indiana Senior Fund
Contact for amount
Central Indiana Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Central Indiana that support low-to-moderate-income older adults, particularly those who are underserved or isolated, by addressing their basic needs, health, living environments, and opportunities for meaningful engagement.

Health
Nonprofits
Juvenile Diversion Grant Program-2027
$100,000
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and nonprofit organizations in Indiana that offer services aimed at preventing youth from entering the juvenile justice system and promoting restorative justice practices.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
IAAQLI Health and Wellness Grant Program
$250,000
Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations providing culturally responsive mental health care and wellness programs for African American communities in Indianapolis, focusing on maternal health, child wellness, and male emotional well-being.

Health
Nonprofits
Substance Abuse Recovery Grants
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Huntington County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations, government entities, and schools in Huntington County to implement programs that prevent and address substance abuse and support recovery efforts.

Health
Nonprofits
Expanding Access & Resources to Behavioral Health Mini-Grant
$10,000
United Way of the Wabash Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for individuals and small organizations to implement or expand community-based behavioral health programs that address mental health and substance use challenges in the Wabash Valley.

Health
Nonprofits
Seed Fund
$15,000
Crossroads Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 10, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in Indiana and Illinois that are focused on social change, providing up to $15,000 for operational, start-up, or project-specific expenses.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Recovery Community Center Grant Initiative
Contact for amount
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Indiana that focus on peer recovery services for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.

Health
Nonprofits
2024 Ohio County Community Foundation Junior Grants
$500
Ohio County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations for youth-focused projects that benefit residents of Ohio County in areas such as health, education, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area to support programs focused on education, health, community development, and cultural enrichment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Gladys Brooks Foundation Grants
$150,000
Gladys Brooks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific states for capital projects and endowments in libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

Education
Nonprofits
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (Title II) Formula Grant
$150,000
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local government units in Indiana for programs that prevent juvenile delinquency and improve the juvenile justice system for youth under 17.

Youth
Nonprofits
Leadership and Civic Engagement Grant Program
$250,000
Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Black-led and Black-serving organizations in Indianapolis and Marion County to develop leadership, boost civic engagement, and enhance nonprofit capacity for the benefit of the local African American community.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Power of Good Community Grants
$5,000
Unity Foundation of La Porte County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educators working on impactful projects that benefit residents of La Porte County, Indiana.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Johnson County Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides financial support to a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, startups, and local governments across the USA, to help fund impactful projects and initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits