Affinity Giving Grants (Consolidated Program)
Funding Amount
$4,000 - $50,000
Deadline
February 1, 2027
128 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Affinity Giving Grants
Status: Active, annual consolidated grant program
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:
Funding Focus Areas (all affinity groups combined):
Award Range: $4,000 - $50,000
Recent Award Activity:
Contact Information: Affinity Giving Department, 812-855-6533, affingiv@iu.edu
How to Apply
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:
Note: Applicants select which affinity group(s) best align with their project when applying.
What Indiana University Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 4
- Total given
- $403.56M
- Median grant
- $77.99M
- Range
- $22.23M–$225.36M
- By dollars: Indiana 100%. Top recipient cities: Bloomington, IN.
Example grants
Indiana University · Bloomington, IN
Academic and Student Program Support
$225.36M
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