Affinity Giving Grants (Consolidated Program)

Affinity Giving Grants

Geographic Scope: Indiana University system (all seven IU campuses)

Background: The Indiana University Foundation established the Affinity Giving department in 2022 to align efforts and increase responsiveness to affinity groups. This program consolidates the grant-making efforts of the Black Philanthropy Circle (BPC), Queer Philanthropy Circle (QPC), and Women's Philanthropy Leadership Council (WPLC).

Mission: Ensure that diversity in philanthropy continues to be a key focus at Indiana University while providing greater coordination and increased impact across affinity-based giving communities.

Eligible Applicants: All Indiana University community members, including students, faculty, and staff with a vision and capacity to manage grant money

Affinity Groups Included:

• Black Philanthropy Circle (BPC)
• Queer Philanthropy Circle (QPC)
• Women's Philanthropy Leadership Council (WPLC)

Funding Focus Areas (all affinity groups combined):

• Improving health care experiences for all patients
• Strengthening the future of education
• Advancing transformative research and creativity
• Supporting diversity and multicultural initiatives
• Improving public health
• Creating service-learning experiences for students
• Supporting leadership initiatives
• Promoting STEM disciplines
• Educational and cultural enrichment

Recent Award Activity:

• 2023 grant cycle: $456,000+ awarded to 31 projects across 7 IU campuses (June 7, 2023)
• 2024 grant cycle: Application window opened November 18, 2023; deadline February 1, 2024

Contact Information: Affinity Giving Department, 812-855-6533, affingiv@iu.edu

Application Process

1. Submit application online on the Affinity Giving Grant Application page
2. Applications reviewed by respective affinity group leadership
3. Selected finalists invited to present projects at Grants Day
4. Award decisions made and announced

Application Materials: Online submission form through portal

Timeline:

• Application window opens: November (typically)
• Application deadline: February 1 (annual)
• Grants Day presentation and awards: June

Note: Applicants select which affinity group(s) best align with their project when applying.