Central Indiana Senior Fund Grant

Central Indiana Senior Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation
Last Updated: April 01, 2026

Summary

The Central Indiana Senior Fund Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for low-to-moderate-income seniors in Central Indiana. Established in 2005, the fund has contributed over $12.3 million to support various senior-focused programs. With an emphasis on basic needs, health and wellness, and life-affirming opportunities, the fund strives to address the unique challenges faced by underserved seniors, ensuring they have access to essential resources and services.

Overview

NOTE: We strongly encourage you to reach out to your community leadership officer before you apply.  If you need help identifying your organization’s community leadership officer, please email GrantSupport@cicf.org. Central Indiana Senior Fund The mission of central indiana senior fund is to support programs and opportunities for low-to-moderate-income older adults in central indiana, with a focus on under-served or isolated populations Since its inception in 2005, Central Indiana Senior Fund has awarded more than $12.3 million to senior-focused not-for-profits and programs in Central Indiana. The fund not only provides responsive grantmaking support but also endeavors to be strategic and proactive in their funding by identifying and addressing the unique needs—and opportunities—of the aging population in our community. Central Indiana Senior Fund continues a passion to assure that our community’s seniors have equitable access to basic needs and the ability to live with a sense of dignity and worth. Giving Areas The fund has identified four main impact areas for their giving: Basic needs Health & wellness Living environment of choice Life-affirming opportunities

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 501(c)(3) organizations that serve seniors Organizations that have not yet received their 501(c)(3) status may use an approved fiscal agentEligible organizations serve seniors residing in the Central Indiana 8-County Region (Marion and the 7 surrounding counties). Central Indiana Senior Fund accepts applications for operating and program support. Only organizations with a mission to exclusively serve seniors may submit a request for operating support.

Ineligibility

What We Don’t FundOrganizations or projects that discriminate based upon race, religion, ethnicity, age, gender or sexual orientation Grants to individuals Political campaigns or activities intended to influence public officials Projects aimed at promoting a particular religion Construction projects of schools, churches or other religious institutions Special events or fundraising activities Post-event or after-the-fact situations or debt retirement Basic medical, scientific or academic research