Traffic Safety Funding for Indiana Organizations from Auto Club Group Foundation
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, municipal entities, and first responder agencies in Indiana can apply for Auto Club Group Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $15,000 to support traffic safety, driver education, and K–12 financial literacy. Community development efforts that improve roadway safety or expand these educational programs may be competitive.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
Indiana Environmental Justice Funding via Minneapolis Foundation
Community-based nonprofits, tribal governments, local governments, schools, and higher education 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 in disadvantaged communities. Funding may support mapping, monitoring, research, and community engagement that strengthen local community development efforts.
The Minneapolis Foundation
Lilly Endowment Grants for Indiana Community Development
Indiana community development and human service nonprofits can access funding through Lilly Endowment to enhance quality of life, especially in Indianapolis and across the state. Support may include neighborhood revitalization, housing, economic development, arts and culture, and services for residents facing poverty, unemployment, domestic violence, disabilities, or other challenges.
Lilly Endowment Inc
Lilly Endowment Religion Grants in Indiana
Lilly Endowment provides Indiana Christian organizations and theological institutions with funding to deepen and enrich the religious lives of Christians and strengthen congregational vitality. Eligible U.S.-based nonprofits may propose religion-focused projects, with priority for efforts that improve quality of life in Indiana, particularly through community development, education, and youth initiatives connected to Christian faith and leadership.
Lilly Endowment Inc
Photography Programming Funding from Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation
Museums and public cultural institutions in Indiana seeking support to expand photography programming can apply for funding for acquisitions, exhibitions, and publications. Focused on photography and museum initiatives, the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation may benefit community development efforts that involve public access to photographic arts and related cultural programming.
Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation
Indiana Community Events Funding via Old National Bank
Nonprofit organizations hosting community events, fundraisers, or special activities in Indiana can seek sponsorship funding that supports broad community initiatives and impact. Old National Bank focuses on programs serving underrepresented groups and low-to-moderate income communities, especially those advancing economic development, workforce readiness, financial education, small business services, and equitable, affordable housing.
Old National Bank
Valero Energy Foundation Support for Indiana Communities
Indiana 501(c)(3) organizations providing basic needs, health care, education, or civic and environmental programs in Bluffton, Linden, or Mount Vernon can apply for Valero Energy Foundation’s invitation-only community investments. Eligible nonprofits must align with Valero’s four pillars of support and submit all funding requests for the calendar year at the same time.
Valero Energy Foundation
Wolverine Worldwide Foundation Community Grants in Indiana
Nonprofit organizations supporting arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, or youth and family programs in Indiana communities near Wolverine Worldwide corporate offices may be eligible for this funding. Grants from Wolverine Worldwide Foundation help Indiana community development efforts, particularly around Richmond and Wayne County, through community programs and partnerships.
Wolverine Worldwide Foundation
Samerian Foundation Support for Indiana Communities
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Indiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, disadvantaged youth, education, health, or hunger can seek up to US $5,000 for projects and programs. With a mission to enhance quality of life, Samerian Foundation provides Central Indiana organizations with funding for youth sports, poverty prevention, humanitarian efforts, and related initiatives.
Samerian Foundation Inc
Delta Dental Foundation Oral Health Grants in Indiana
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofit community programs in Indiana that promote or provide oral health care can seek up to US $10,000 to support initiatives improving access, advocacy, education, emerging efforts, and workforce development. Delta Dental Foundation’s Community Mini-Grants may benefit community development organizations whose work advances oral health within local populations.
Delta Dental Foundation
Joyce Foundation Support for Indiana Democracy
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Organizations working on voting rights, fair representation, or accurate census data in Indiana can access funding to advance democracy-focused public policy and systems change. Grants from Joyce Foundation help Great Lakes-region efforts use research, policy development, litigation, and public engagement to protect and expand voting rights and improve democratic participation, especially for communities of color and young voters.
The Joyce Foundation
Education Policy Funding from Joyce Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and select government initiatives in Indiana working on education policy, economic mobility, or community outcomes can seek support for research, policy development, advocacy, and implementation efforts. Focused on closing racial and income gaps in college and career success, the Joyce Foundation backs K–12 and postsecondary policy change benefiting Great Lakes states, including Indiana.
The Joyce Foundation
Indiana Environmental Policy Funding via Joyce Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Environmental and community development organizations in Indiana working on climate policy, clean drinking water, or Great Lakes protection can seek support for policy and advocacy initiatives. The Joyce Foundation funds national and regional groups advancing climate solutions, freshwater conservation, and environmental justice across Great Lakes states, with a focus on equitable, community-guided policy change.
The Joyce Foundation
The Impact Fund Support for Justice Litigation
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation for economic, environmental, racial, or social justice in Indiana and nationwide can access recoverable grants from the Impact Fund, typically US $10,000 - US $50,000, for out-of-pocket litigation costs. Grants may benefit community development efforts by challenging systemic injustices affecting local residents.
The Impact Fund
Community Development Funding from Horizon Bank
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
With a mission to strengthen communities, Horizon Bank provides Indiana 501(c)(3) organizations with grants supporting community development, education, arts, housing, and social services. Eligible nonprofits can request more than US $5,000 for one-time or one-year projects, including building programs and initiatives that leverage matching funds and other reliable financial support.
Horizon Bank
Community Development Grants for Nonprofits from Penn National Gaming
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community development and related services in Indiana counties where Penn National Gaming operates may be eligible for this funding. Grants from Penn National Gaming help Indiana community development groups, educators, health providers, and human services agencies support local residents, including veterans, youth, seniors, and diverse communities in their immediate service areas.
Penn National Gaming
Workforce Education Funding for Nonprofits from Honda
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and schools running manufacturing workforce education programs in Indiana and other eligible states can apply for the Education Pillar Award, which offers US $25,000 - US $100,000 for programmatic support. With a mission to cultivate a future-ready workforce, American Honda Motor provides funding for hands-on training in design, data analytics, AI, automation, and related technical skills that may strengthen local community development.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
American Honda Motor Grants for Indiana Environment
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Indiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits and schools running environmental programs in decarbonization, clean energy, or efficient use of natural resources can seek US $25,000 - US $100,000 for programmatic support. Grants from American Honda Motor help communities where Honda associates live and work, which may include community development efforts with strong sustainability components.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Indiana Community Programs Funding via Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
Applications due Nov 18, 2026
Grants support Indiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits for programs helping people in need, protecting animals and nature, and enriching community life in Marion County. Grants from Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust can fund adult education, crisis intervention, foster care, literacy, entrepreneurship, and civic and cultural initiatives, with awards up to US $250,000.
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
Joe Burrow Foundation Grants for Indiana Youth
Applications due Dec 2, 2026
Nonprofits, public charities, schools, and community organizations in Indiana serving Greater Cincinnati communities can seek up to US $10,000 for innovative youth mental health and food insecurity projects. Focused on children’s mental health and hunger, the Joe Burrow Foundation invites community development groups to propose sustainable, high-impact initiatives supporting underprivileged and underserved children.
Joe Burrow Foundation
Impact 100 Culture and Community Grants in Indiana
Letter of inquiry due Dec 10, 2026
Indiana community development nonprofits proposing capital, start-up, technology, or program expansion projects in culture, education, environment, family, or health can seek US $100,000 to address defined local needs. Impact 100 supports 501(c)(3) and 509(a) public charities serving the Greater Cincinnati Tri-State area, including Dearborn County, Indiana, with measurable, time-bound projects.
Impact 100 Inc
Indiana Community Organizing Funding via Crossroads Fund
Applications due Feb 10, 2027
Nonprofits and grassroots groups doing social change organizing in the Chicago metropolitan area, including Lake County, Indiana, can seek up to US $15,000 for general operating, start-up, or project costs. With a mission to back community-based movements, Crossroads Fund provides support for community development, advocacy, and collaborative organizing efforts led by impacted residents.
Crossroads Fund
Community Development Funding for Nonprofits from Old National Bank
Applications due Feb 13, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) public charities in Indiana can apply for approximately US $15,000 from Old National Bank Foundation to support community development, affordable housing, workforce development, and financial empowerment programs. Nonprofits based in the bank’s Indiana footprint, especially those serving underrepresented and low- to moderate-income communities, may use these grants for measurable, long-term community impact initiatives.
Old National Bank
CenterPoint Energy Foundation Community Grants in Indiana
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Indiana community development and education nonprofits can seek funding for affordable housing, environmental initiatives, literacy, STEM education, and workforce development programs serving local residents. CenterPoint Energy Foundation supports innovative, measurable projects that enhance community vitality and prioritize low- to moderate-income populations in the Indiana counties where the company operates.
Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc.
Indiana STEM Education Funding via Boston Scientific Foundation
Full proposal due Mar 15, 2027
Indiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public schools serving economically disadvantaged K–12 students in STEM education can apply for Boston Scientific Foundation’s STEM Education Grant Program. Programs within 60 miles of Spencer that use evidence-based approaches and track STEM learning outcomes may be eligible, especially where at least half of participants are at 185% of poverty or lower.
Boston Scientific Foundation Inc
National Library of Medicine Support for Health Outreach
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Network member organizations in Indiana and other Midwest states can apply for the National Library of Medicine’s Health Information Outreach Award, with grants of US $25,000 to expand access to reliable health information. Projects that improve health literacy and information access for underrepresented or medically underserved communities may be especially competitive.
National Library of Medicine
Needmor Fund Grants for Indiana Organizing
Letter of inquiry due May 15, 2027
Indiana community organizing nonprofits focused on social justice and democracy can access general operating support to build power and engage low- and moderate-income communities. The Needmor Fund for Social Justice supports multi-issue, membership-based groups using direct action and long-term base building, with funding available for up to three years within its Midwest focus region.
Needmor Fund For Social Justice