Ball Venture Fund Competition
Funding Amount
$80,000 - $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Ball Venture Fund Competition
Funder: Ball Brothers Foundation (Muncie, IN)
Administrator: Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI)
Program Status: Active and ongoing (at least 20+ years)
Geographic Scope: Indiana private, nonprofit colleges and universities that are ICI members
Award Amount: Approximately $80,000-$100,000 total per year, distributed among multiple winners
Program Focus: Seed funding for innovative start-up projects that stimulate creativity and innovation, foster competition and collaboration among Indiana's private, nonprofit campuses
- Member institutions of Independent Colleges of Indiana (30 private, nonprofit colleges and universities)
- Projects must be innovative and new initiatives
Eligibility
- Advanced manufacturing education programs
- STEM mentoring and career awareness programs
- Women-led entrepreneurship initiatives
- Financial wellness programs
- Engineering laboratories and equipment
- Innovation hubs and design thinking centers
- Educational technology and online learning platforms
- Healthcare/nursing training equipment
- Community engagement and K-12 outreach programs
What They Fund
- Competitive grant program with panel of judges
- Judges typically include Ball Brothers Foundation representatives, architects, engineers, and financial/consulting professionals
Selection Process
- Address: 601 South Meridian Street Suite 2A, Indianapolis, IN 46225
- Phone: 317.236.6090
- Website: icindiana.org
Contact Information
Independent Colleges of IndianaHow to Apply
Application Process
Submission Format:
Selection Criteria:
Recent Competition Statistics:
Note: Specific application deadlines, required forms, and detailed submission instructions are not provided in the available materials. Contact ICI directly for current application details and deadlines.
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