Costco Foundation Support for Indiana Youth
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Indiana that support children, education, or health and human services may be eligible for monetary program funding, which can include environmental justice work intersecting with these areas. Grants from Costco Foundation help community-based programs demonstrate measurable outcomes, collaborate locally, and leverage a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Grants for Nonprofits from Creag Foundation
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative approaches to human services and social problems can apply for invitation-only funding from the Creag Foundation; awards support new or unaddressed solutions. Organizations in Indiana working on environmental justice within this broader human services focus may be eligible if they offer creative, impactful programs and have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Environment Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Indiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving youth through education, health, welfare, or environmental programs can access funding through the Dan Paul Foundation for projects such as early childhood development, child advocacy, clean air and water education, homelessness, and refugee enrichment. Grants up to US $15,000 are available, with no geographic restrictions, for initiatives that directly benefit children and youth.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Support for Scalable Solutions
Early-stage nonprofit and impact-first, mission-driven for-profit organizations tackling urgent social or environmental problems in Indiana can access funding through Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, with awards up to US $300,000 over three years. Eligible ventures must serve underserved communities, operate post-pilot and pre-scale, and demonstrate scalable, data-driven impact and financial sustainability.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Indiana Environmental Justice Funding via Minneapolis Foundation
Eligible tribal governments, community-based nonprofits, local governments, and educational institutions in Indiana can apply for the Minneapolis Foundation’s Tier 1 grants, awarding up to US $150,000 for environmental and public health assessment and engagement projects. Funding supports environmental justice work in disadvantaged communities, including air, water, and soil monitoring, research, mapping, and community education across EPA Region 5.
The Minneapolis Foundation
Indiana Climate Resilience Funding via Cisco
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience in Indiana and worldwide can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation, with awards up to US $100,000. Eligible programs must primarily serve economically underserved communities and may include green jobs, regenerative agriculture, conservation, or clean energy solutions that support environmental justice goals.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Indiana Communities
Indiana educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Focused on long-term impact, State Farm Companies Foundation invites projects such as disaster preparedness, community revitalization, affordable housing, financial literacy, and job training that may also support environmental justice goals.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Indiana Youth Poverty Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Indiana organizations and social enterprises serving urban low-income children through education, health, or family economic stability projects can receive more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation provides funding across the U.S., India, and South Africa; Indiana groups advancing environmental justice alongside these priorities may be eligible.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Support for Indiana Communities
Indiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in early childhood education or community economic development can seek funding for programs serving low- and moderate-income residents in PNC service areas. Focused on education, the PNC Foundation invites organizations to propose initiatives in early learning, workforce readiness, affordable housing, community services, or neighborhood revitalization that may advance environmental justice goals.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Indiana Environment Programs
Indiana environmental and community-focused charities can access funding through La Roche for humanitarian, science education, community development, and arts and culture projects. Accredited nonprofits working on environmental education, conservation, disaster relief, or related social services may be eligible, with local Roche affiliates supporting organizations operating within the same country as the affiliate.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Support for Global Health
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations improving health, education, or disaster relief can apply for funding that supports marginalized communities worldwide, including Indiana. With a mission to advance human welfare, Semnani Family Foundation provides support for health care access, women and children’s services, literacy, and humanitarian aid; Indiana groups with related environmental justice impacts may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
Indiana Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Indiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in areas like education, science, or health that can use funds within the U.S. can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust. Grants support well-managed charitable, scientific, medical, and educational organizations whose programs have broad reach and materially improve community welfare, which may include environmental justice efforts.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Gupta Family Foundation Human Services Grants in Indiana
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Indiana nonprofits and qualifying foreign organizations working on poverty, disability, disaster relief, or human services may be eligible for Gupta Family Foundation support to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant. Environmental justice and advocacy groups that fit this mission and operate within the foundation’s current countries, including the U.S., can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 in annual or multi-year funding.
Gupta Family Foundation
Indiana Environmental Justice Funding via Joyce Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Environmental and environmental justice organizations working on climate or water policy in Indiana and other Great Lakes states can seek support for advocacy and policy change initiatives. The Joyce Foundation funds work advancing climate solutions and Great Lakes and drinking water priorities, with emphasis on communities facing structural racism and water or energy inequities.
The Joyce Foundation
The Impact Fund Support for Environmental Litigation
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation on environmental, economic, racial, or social justice can access recoverable grants from The Impact Fund, including work in Indiana. Awards of US $10,000 - US $50,000 help cover out-of-pocket litigation costs like expert fees and discovery in systemic justice cases.
The Impact Fund
Crossroads Fund Support for Youth Justice
Applications due Sep 16, 2026
Youth-led organizations and groups in the Chicago metro area and Northwest Indiana can seek $5,000 - $15,000 to run social justice advocacy and activism projects. With a mission to strengthen grassroots movements, Crossroads Fund provides support for campaigns on issues like environment, education, health, incarceration, media, and discrimination, connected to a 501(c)(3) or fiscal sponsor.
Crossroads Fund
Indiana Health Equity Funding via Indiana CTSI
Letter of inquiry due Sep 17, 2026
Indiana organizations building community-university partnerships to address health, social determinants of health, or health equity can access funding through the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute. Grants up to US $5,000 support planning activities like meetings, conferences, travel, and stakeholder engagement that lay groundwork for future collaborative research, including projects that may touch environmental justice in Indiana communities.
Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI)
Jesse W Couch Foundation Support for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Environmental justice and conservation-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Indiana can seek the Storytelling Grant to share the real-world impact of their work through compelling media and narratives. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds storytelling projects for organizations working in areas like environmental conservation, waste management, wellness, and education, with awards of more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Indiana Environmental Programs Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental conservation, community services, or peacebuilding in Indiana may be eligible for support from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. With a mission to foster positive change, the foundation provides grants that could help environmental justice and advocacy efforts as part of its broad respect for people, life, and the environment.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Indiana Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities working on education, environment, community enrichment, or entrepreneurship in Indiana communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding to strengthen local well-being. Grants from Georgia-Pacific Foundation help Indiana groups serving GP communities, which may include environmental justice and advocacy initiatives that improve long-term community sustainability.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations in Indiana that support basic needs, at-risk youth, or domestic violence services can seek project funding. The Tjx Foundation supports programs providing food, clothing, shelter, out-of-school enrichment, workforce readiness for ages 16–24, and safety from domestic violence; applications follow an eligibility questionnaire and invitation-only process.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Indiana Environmental Programs Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Environmental and human services 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and libraries in Indiana can apply for Lawrence Foundation’s unrestricted grants, typically ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000, to support programs or operations. Organizations working on environmental justice or related conservation and community services may be especially competitive if they match the foundation’s priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Environmental Program Funding from Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Indiana seeking project support for environmental, health, education, social service, or civic and cultural programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Dr Scholl Foundation primarily funds U.S. applicants, with a broad, flexible focus that can include environmental justice and advocacy initiatives.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Services Grants
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving local communities in Indiana and other areas with an O’Reilly Auto Parts presence can apply for the O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grant to support economic stability, workforce development, health, and disaster relief programs. Eligible organizations may request project, general operating, or capital support that benefits underserved and underrepresented residents, including those facing environmental burdens.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Needmor Fund Social Justice Grants for Indiana
Letter of inquiry due May 15, 2027
Indiana community organizing nonprofits focused on social, economic, or political justice can seek general operating support for multi-issue, base-building work that empowers low- and moderate-income communities. Needmor Fund for Social Justice supports strong, democratically run organizing groups in an eight-state Midwest region, which may include campaigns addressing environmental justice and advocacy priorities.
Needmor Fund For Social Justice
Mutual of America Foundation Support for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Indiana environmental justice and advocacy nonprofits that lead strong cross-sector partnerships may be eligible for the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award, a national U.S. recognition program. This award honors exemplary collaborations that measurably improve communities, can be replicated elsewhere, and introduce innovative approaches to significant social issues.
Mutual Of America Foundation