Equity Grant

Geographic Scope: Indiana congregations

The Equity Grant is designed to serve congregations impacted by systemic injustice or inequality, with a more favorable match requirement than standard Resource Grants.

Eligibility Requirements

• Annual Gross Income: Under $100,000
• Congregation Type: Either a congregation of color OR a rural congregation
• Indiana-based congregations

Funding Focus

• Congregations addressing systemic injustice or inequality
• Variety of expenses, resources, and activities that align with equity goals

Support Provided

• Center for Congregations staff member available to answer questions from application completion through grant receipt and follow-up reporting
• Resource consultants to guide the process

Funding Source

• Congregational grants made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc.

Contact Information

• Address: 303 North Alabama Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46204
• Phone: 866.307.2381
• Email: info@centerforcongregations.org
• Office Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday–Friday

Application Process

Detailed step-by-step application instructions were not provided in the website content. However, the Center for Congregations offers the following support:

• Contact a Center for Congregations representative to discuss your grant needs
• Staff members are available to answer questions throughout the application process
• A case manager/resource consultant will work with your congregation

How to Get Started

1. Verify eligibility (annual income under $100,000; congregation of color or rural congregation)
2. Reach out to the Center for Congregations to discuss your congregation's needs
3. Work with an assigned Center for Congregations representative
4. Complete the Equity Grant application
5. Submit for review
6. Receive notification and begin funded project
7. Complete final report (required for follow-up)

Required Materials (based on final report)

• Case manager assignment
• Congregation information
• Contact information
• Project description and impact
• Financial reporting

Contact for Application Details

• Phone: 866.307.2381
• Email: info@centerforcongregations.org
• Use the "Reach Out to Discuss" button on their grants page