Education and Basic Needs Funding from American Electric Power Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public entities working on STEM education, basic human needs, or social justice in Indiana and other AEP service areas can seek support for their programs. American Electric Power Foundation funds initiatives in education, hunger and housing, equity, environment, healthcare, safety, and cultural enrichment; invitation to apply is required.
American Electric Power Foundation
Carol and Ralph Haile Foundation Support for Indiana Senior Services
Indiana senior services and other tax-exempt nonprofits can access funding for programs serving older adults, basic human needs, and related supports through the Carol and Ralph Haile Jr Foundation. Organizations must operate in Dearborn or Franklin counties and align with priorities such as senior services, housing, workforce readiness, arts education, and educational access.
Carol And Ralph Haile Jr Foundation
Dekko Foundation Youth Development Grants in Indiana
Nonprofit organizations and groups with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor can seek funding for youth development and community development programs in select Indiana counties through the Dekko Foundation. Dekko Foundation provides Indiana organizations with support for early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescent development, which may complement intergenerational or senior-focused initiatives in local communities.
Dekko Foundation Inc.
Jeffris Family Foundation Preservation Grants in Indiana
Established 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies partnering with a 501(c)(3) in Indiana can seek $5,000 - $50,000 for Historic Structure Reports on nationally or statewide significant historic sites through the Jeffris Heartland Fund. Grants from Jeffris Family Foundation cover up to 50% of report costs and require a dollar-for-dollar cash match in smaller communities.
Jeffris Family Foundation Ltd
Children’s Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children in the Greater Cincinnati area can apply for funding to support health, education, cultural, and social welfare programs. Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s Andrew Jergens Foundation Grant may benefit Indiana-based groups working in Dearborn County, including those whose intergenerational or family services also reach older adults.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Indiana Environmental Policy Funding via Joyce Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Environmental and environmental justice organizations working on climate policy or Great Lakes drinking water issues in Indiana can seek support for policy-focused initiatives. The Joyce Foundation supports work that advances climate solutions and clean, affordable water across Great Lakes states, prioritizing projects led by and accountable to communities most impacted by environmental harms.
The Joyce Foundation
Community Programs Funding for Indiana Nonprofits via Community Foundation of Morgan County
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Focused on community impact, the Community Foundation of Morgan County invites Indiana charitable organizations serving Morgan County to seek funding for innovative programs and initiatives. Priority is given to K–12 mental health, workforce development, and quality-of-life projects, which may include senior or aging-related services in areas like healthcare, economic stability, and community involvement.
Community Foundation of Morgan County
Community Project Funding for Indiana Nonprofits via Crown Point Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit and charitable civic organizations serving Crown Point, Cedar Lake, Lowell, and Winfield residents in Indiana can seek grants to underwrite program costs or capital projects that improve local quality of life. With a mission to enrich South Lake County communities, Crown Point Community Foundation supports a broad range of community needs that may include senior and aging-related services.
Crown Point Community Foundation
Macular Degeneration Research Grants from Reeves Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
501(c)(3) research universities and medical centers conducting macular degeneration studies can receive project or capital funding, including in Indiana. Carl Marshall and Mildred Almen Reeves Foundation provides U.S. eye disease research organizations with US $2,500 - US $125,000, prioritizing equipment and other capital expenditures rather than overhead or ongoing operations.
Carl Marshall Reeves and Mildred Almen Reeves Foundation Grant
Arts Midwest Arts Grants in Indiana
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Indiana nonprofits and public or tribal organizations presenting professional artists can receive US $2,000 - US $15,000 to support arts programming, touring costs, and community events. Arts Midwest provides flexible funding for projects in any arts discipline that include at least two accessible, educational activities and reach underserved audiences, which may include older adults and senior communities.
Arts Midwest
Arts Programming Funding from Illinois Arts Council
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Indiana and other Midwestern states can receive US $2,000 - US $15,000 to present public-facing arts projects and activities. Illinois Arts Council Agency’s GIG Fund supports performances, exhibits, festivals, public art, and similar events that engage professional artists and reach underserved audiences, which may include older adults with limited access to the arts.
Illinois Arts Council Agency
Arts Midwest Grants for Indiana Arts
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, hospitals, clinics, and tribal organizations in Indiana can receive US $2,000 - US $15,000 to run arts and wellness projects, including creative aging programs. With a mission to amplify Midwestern creativity, Arts Midwest supports activities featuring professional artists that may benefit older adults and other community members.
Arts Midwest
Crossroads Fund Support for Youth Justice
Applications due Sep 16, 2026
Youth-led organizations and projects advancing social justice in the Chicago metropolitan area and Northwest Indiana can seek $5,000 - $15,000 for advocacy and organizing efforts. With a mission to back grassroots social change, Crossroads Fund provides support to youth groups connected to a 501(c)(3) or fiscal sponsor, including campaigns on education, health, environment, media, and incarceration.
Crossroads Fund
Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Program Grants in Indiana
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Indiana seeking program-related funding for issues like elderly services, vulnerable children, basic needs, education, or health can apply for Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne’s Agile Grants, which offer up to US $20,000. Funding supports innovative new or expanded programs, not general operations, across Allen County and Northeast Indiana.
Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Wayne Inc
Indiana Senior Services Funding via Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
Applications due Nov 18, 2026
Grants from Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust help Indiana senior services and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits support vulnerable residents in Marion County. Funding up to US $250,000 supports programs such as helping older adults maintain independence, crisis intervention, self-sufficiency, education, and community enrichment; organizations must be invited to apply and contact program officers if they align with priorities.
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
Ball Brothers Foundation Community Grants in Indiana
Applications due Nov 30, 2026
Indiana tax-exempt organizations can seek up to US $5,000 for rapid-response needs such as professional development, equipment, seed money, or project support across arts, education, environment, health, human services, and community benefit. Groups serving older adults through community development, disaster preparedness, outdoor recreation, or workforce readiness in East Central Indiana may be especially competitive.
Ball Brothers Foundation
Beacon Credit Union Foundation Support for Seniors
Applications due Nov 30, 2026
Indiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits with established programs that improve community well-being, including services for older adults, can access funding through Beacon Credit Union Foundation. Grants of more than US $2,500 support local, charitable organizations based in and serving eligible Indiana counties, with funds staying in those communities rather than flowing through national organizations.
Beacon Credit Union Foundation
Indiana Community Programs Funding via Impact 100
Letter of inquiry due Dec 13, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and 509(a) public charities in central Indiana can receive US $100,000 for high-impact new or expanding programs serving local residents. Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis provides Indiana organizations with project-based funding across arts, education, environment, family, and health; senior services and aging-focused initiatives that meet these criteria may be eligible.
Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis Inc
Children With Disabilities Funding from WHAS Crusade
Applications due Jan 9, 2027
Nonprofit agencies, schools, and hospitals in Kentucky or southern Indiana that provide direct services to children with special needs can apply for program or equipment funding that benefits youth up to age 18. Focused on children with disabilities, WHAS Crusade for Children invites eligible Indiana organizations, including those with senior-focused programs that also serve special-needs children, to seek support.
Whas Crusade For Children Inc
Special Needs Children Funding for Nonprofits from WHAS Crusade for Children
Full proposal due Jan 9, 2027
Indiana and Kentucky nonprofit agencies, schools, and hospitals serving children with special needs up to age 18 can access funding through WHAS Crusade for Children for direct-service programs or equipment. Organizations in southern Indiana counties that support special needs children, including those overlapping with aging caregivers’ services, may be eligible if they meet IRS and county support requirements.
Whas Crusade For Children Inc
Agricultural Education Funding from CHS Foundation
Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Agricultural education programs in Indiana and other CHS trade area states that teach the agricultural cooperative business model can seek support for program-related costs. Focused on cooperative education, CHS Foundation invites initiatives with state or national reach, strong ag industry connections, innovative approaches, and measurable outcomes, including camps serving middle school through young adult audiences.
CHS Foundation
Indiana STEM Education Funding via Boston Scientific Foundation
Full proposal due Mar 15, 2027
Indiana 501(c)(3) organizations and public schools improving STEM education for economically disadvantaged K–12 students can apply for Boston Scientific Foundation’s STEM Education Grant Program. Programs within 60 miles of Spencer serving low-income youth may be eligible, and organizations offering intergenerational or senior-related components could also benefit when serving these target communities.
Boston Scientific Foundation Inc
Bethany Legacy Foundation Grants for Indiana Seniors
Pre proposal due Mar 27, 2027
With a mission to build a healthier community, Bethany Legacy Foundation provides Indiana organizations serving Jefferson County with funding for mental health, social services, transportation, recreation, childcare, housing, and workforce development projects. Nonprofits supporting seniors’ independence, well-being, and quality of life can request more than US $50,000 through this long-application process, following a required pre-application.
Bethany Legacy Foundation Inc
Central Indiana Community Foundation Support for Seniors
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving low- to moderate-income older adults in Central Indiana can seek funding for senior services through the Central Indiana Senior Fund. Focus areas include basic needs, health and wellness, living environment of choice, and life-affirming opportunities for seniors in the eight-county Indiana region.
Central Indiana Community Foundation
Community Well-Being Grants for Nonprofits from Kuhne Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Indiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits can receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 in funding for education, health, human services, environmental, and public benefit programs that improve community well-being. The Charles W Kuhne Fdn Trust supports projects primarily serving Fort Wayne and Allen County residents, and may benefit organizations providing services and supports for older adults.
Charles W Kuhne Fdn Trust Nect Lincoln Natl Bank & Trust Co Ttee
Reeves Foundation Grants for Indiana Community Programs
Applications due May 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Indiana seeking project or capital funding can apply for support for education, arts, history, or eye disease-related initiatives, with priority to Columbus and Bartholomew County. The Reeves Foundation provides grants for local organized charities, which may include programs and facilities that benefit older adults in these communities.
Carl Marshall Reeves and Mildred Almen Reeves Foundation Grant
Indiana Health Access Funding via Boston Scientific Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Indiana nonprofits, public schools, and public agencies improving health for economically disadvantaged residents can access funding through Boston Scientific Foundation for disease prevention, awareness and diagnosis, access to care, or quality of care. Programs serving seniors as part of these efforts, especially in Spencer County and surrounding areas, may be eligible.
Boston Scientific Foundation Inc