How much funding does Equity Grant provide?

Equity Grant provides Up to $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Equity Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

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Funding Amount

Up to $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Equity Grant

Funder: Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc

Geographic Scope: Indiana congregations

Award Amount: Up to $25,000

Grant Type: 90/10 matching grant (90% funded, 10% match required)

Overview: 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

How to Apply

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)