Indiana Youth Grants

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

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 grant provides financial support to K–12 educators in six Indiana counties to enhance classroom learning through the purchase of supplies and resources for innovative projects.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for youth gardening education programs and educator training in specific Indiana counties, promoting organic and sustainable practices while benefiting at least five children.

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 innovative, free community arts events in Greater Louisville that engage diverse neighborhoods and promote collaboration among local organizations and artists.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and first responders in northern Indiana to implement public safety education and training programs, particularly focused on youth engagement and community resilience.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Elkhart County, Indiana, focusing on Christian faith-based initiatives, youth and family programs, and community projects, particularly in the Middlebury area.

This grant provides financial support for community-focused projects in Fulton County, Indiana, aimed at improving quality of life across various sectors such as education, health, and recreation.

This grant provides funding to various organizations in specific counties across the USA to support projects that promote the healthy development of children from birth to age 18.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Gary, Indiana, to support community revitalization projects that enhance downtown areas, promote economic development, and improve social cohesion.

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 grant provides funding for educational projects that benefit residents of Kosciusko County, with a focus on initiatives that enhance community education and support youth development.

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 funding opportunity supports organizations that provide gardening education for children in various learning environments, promoting personal development, community engagement, and environmental awareness.

This funding initiative supports nonprofit programs that provide direct services and activities for youth aged birth to 18 in Dearborn County, Indiana, with a focus on those residing in the Lawrenceburg school corporation area.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and public agencies in St. Joseph County, Indiana, by matching local fundraising efforts to enhance community-driven projects in areas like health, education, and environmental initiatives.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create hands-on STEAM workshops for underserved youth, enhancing technical skills and career exploration opportunities within the Best Buy Teen Tech Centers network.

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.

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits in Hammond to improve community quality of life through projects in arts, civic betterment, education, and health.