Funding Amount

Up to $25,000

Deadline

June 16, 2026

68 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

General Grants Program

Overview: The Pacers Foundation invests in Indiana-based 501(c)(3) organizations working to create brighter futures for young people by improving education, health, and safety.

Geographic Scope: Indiana statewide

Focus Areas:

  • Education

  • Health

  • Safety
  • Award Information:

  • Up to $25,000 in funding per grant

  • Majority of grantees receive $10,000 or less

  • $22 million+ awarded to Indiana nonprofits since founding
  • Eligibility Criteria

    Applicants must:

  • Be Indiana-based 501(c)(3) organizations

  • Have work that aligns with education, health, or safety

  • Demonstrate a strong track record of community collaboration

  • Preference given to organizations with proven record of collaborating with other nonprofits, government agencies, and community stakeholders
  • What is NOT Funded:

  • General operating expenses or administrative support

  • Capital campaigns, endowments, or annual giving campaigns

  • Infrastructure improvements

  • Event sponsorships or advertising

  • Equipment donations
  • Contact Information

    Address: 125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Email: foundation@pacers.com Phone: 317.917.2500 Website: pacersfoundation.org/grants/

      Additional Notes

    • Organizations that are denied may reapply the following year
    • Organizations may be considered for another grant in their next fiscal year

    How to Apply

    Two-Step Application Process

    #### Step One: Submit Interest Form

    Interest Form Deadlines (Quarterly):

  • Quarter 1: September 15

  • Quarter 2: December 15

  • Quarter 3: March 17

  • Quarter 4: June 16
  • Process:

  • Submit Interest Form via online link

  • Foundation reviews all Interest Forms following each deadline

  • Applicants will be contacted in the days following deadline

  • Submission of Interest Form does not guarantee funding

  • Encouraged to submit as early as possible
  • #### Step Two: Submit Full Application (if invited)

    Application Deadlines:

  • September 29

  • December 31

  • March 31

  • June 30
  • Process:

  • Only invited applicants submit full application

  • Pacers Foundation Board of Directors reviews all invited applications

  • Board determines final grant amounts
    • Required Materials

    • Interest Form (initial submission)
    • Full application (if invited)

      Questions?

    • Contact foundation@pacers.com before starting Interest Form with eligibility or process questions

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitseducationcommunity-health

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