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What Is Kiwanis?
Kiwanis is a global service organization of volunteers committed to improving the lives of children—one community at a time. Our members take action every day by:
All Indiana Kiwanians make up the membership of the Kiwanis Indiana Foundation, Inc. (aka the Indiana District Foundation) The Foundation has 501(c)(3) status.
Grants
The Foundation makes grants to increase the capacity of Indiana District of Kiwanis clubs. It also supports Indiana District of Kiwanis supported projects to respond effectively to the needs of the citizens of the state. In general, the Foundation prefers funding for projects that further the Objects of Kiwanis.
A club may only receive a grant once every two years.
The Foundation’s goal is to provide effective assistance to as many Indiana Kiwanis Clubs as possible. Grant awards will be available from $250- $4,000 and require matching funds on a sliding scale, depending on the amount of therequest. Grants will be awarded on a first come, first served basis until the total funds available for the fiscal year are depleted. All clubs will be notified if/when that happens.
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It is anticipated that projects receiving grants will involve one of the following categories:
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Sign up to see the full listHuman and social service grants provide funding to support programs addressing community needs, such as food assistance, mental health, and crisis intervention. The following grants help nonprofits deliver essential services, promote stability, and improve quality of life for individuals and families.
Discover 390 funding opportunities for human and social services, with $18.2M available. Instrumentl streamlines grant discovery, offers deadline notifications, and provides funder insights to enhance community support programs.
How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Human and Social Service grants?
Most grants are due in the third quarter.
Instrumentl streamlines the grant search process by identifying relevant human and social service grants, tracking deadlines, and offering funder insights. With tools for managing multiple proposals, monitoring progress, and streamlining reporting, Instrumentl enables organizations to focus on their mission while increasing efficiency and impact.
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Nonprofits, community service organizations, faith-based groups, and government agencies that provide social programs including food assistance, mental health support, and family counseling are eligible to apply. Many grants also fund workforce development and crisis support services.
Human and social service grants typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q3, with 29.2% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
Human and Social Service grants aim to enhance the quality of living standards, reduce poverty, and assist the vulnerable and less fortunate population. Funders seek to enhance social services, offer immediate assistance, and enhance long-term community welfare.
Funding for human and social service grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $5,400,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $10,000, while the average grant awarded is $106,797. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
Organizations like the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the United Way, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and local community foundations provide Human and Social Service grants.
Private foundations like the Cooke Foundation and the McInerny Foundation focus on community services.
To increase their success rate, applicants need to make sure their programs match funder priorities, provide data showing community needs, and demonstrate measurable outcomes. Forming alliances with local service providers can also strengthen applications.
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