Youth Development
Over the last four years Indianapolis Indians Charities has invested in and allocated resources to youth development by renovating baseball and softball diamonds at Forest Manor Park, JTV Hill, Manual High School and other inner-city parks. IIC strives to create the next generation of baseball fans by providing a safe place for underprivileged youth to remain active, build trust through teamwork and play America's favorite pastime.
Family Success
Indianapolis Indians Charities supports families with resources including after-school programming, mentor opportunities, and assistance with college and post-college career preparations. Indianapolis Indians staff members partake in physical construction projects such as building new homes for deserving families and improving facilities for therapy programs in and around Marion County. IIC also runs an annual blood drive in partnership with American Red Cross Indiana.
Neighborhood Development
Indianapolis Indians Charities focuses on neighborhood development from combating food hunger to supporting first responders and essential workers.
Education
Indianapolis Indians Charities focuses on education at all levels, from pre-K through the college ranks. IIC has assisted students by purchasing e-learning tablets and Chromebooks and devotes resources to partners that uplift teenagers to graduate and/or seek secondary education opportunities.
In order for consideration for a grant, the following criteria must be met by your organization:
- Mission must fall under one of Indianapolis Indians Charities’ four pillars: youth development, family success, education and neighborhood development
- Operate in the state of Indiana
- Be a 501(c)(3) with a Federal tax-exempt letter
- Applications will be accepted after September 1, 2023, and must be submitted online through the form below by November 30, 2023.
- If the organization is approved for further evaluation, an Indianapolis Indians Charities representative will contact the organization.
- Notifications will be made from December through the end of January.
- Organizations can only apply and receive funding once in a 12-month period.
IIC does not support the following:
- Organizations that discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, age, ancestry, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status
- Religious organizations
- Individuals or private foundations
- Upload – Formal Proposal Document
- Upload – 501(c)3 Tax Exemption Letter
- Upload – Most Recent Annual Report/Chapter at a Glance Document (Optional)
- Upload – Any Additional/Related Materials (Optional)
Proposals should be submitted in PDF, no more than five pages long. As each community partner is different, please be as creative as your mission allows. Unique, visual proposals are encouraged. Proposal for IIC funding should include all of the following:
- Description of organization’s mission and goals including local impact
- Multiple funding levels and opportunities with accompanying programs/initiatives
- List of benefits Indianapolis Indians Charities will receive if selected
- Target demographic for overall organization and proposed programs/initiatives
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mary Mueller at (317) 532-6926 or send an email to [email protected]. We appreciate your interest and look forward to working with you.
The 2020 Grant Application will be made available in October.