Indiana Grants

Last updated October 7, 2026

There are currently 31 active grants available to Indiana applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

31 grants in Indiana

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Shelby County Commissioners Tindall Farm Fund Grant Blue River Foundation Inc · Foundation Nov 1, 2026 · Varies The Shelby County Commissioners Tindall Farm Fund (administered by BRCF) supports organizations providing basic needs to Shelby County, IN residents; applications due quarterly (Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1, Nov 1), awarded quarterly — next…	Nov 1, 2026	Varies
Wortman Family Foundation Grants (via BRCF) Blue River Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies The Wortman Family Foundation grant program (administered by BRCF) serves Shelby & Hancock Counties, IN; grant interest forms due November 1 (UPCOMING), awarded January; annual.	~November	Varies
Letters 2 Santa Benton Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies Letters 2 Santa is a Benton Community Foundation (Fowler, IN) holiday giving program in which community members write a letter nominating their favorite local organizations to receive support the week before Christmas; it 'Opens November…	~November	Varies
Beacon Credit Union Foundation Community Grant Beacon Credit Union · Foundation Nov 30, 2026 · Varies The Beacon Credit Union Foundation (501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of Beacon Credit Union, incorporated in Indiana) awards grants to charitable organizations in the communities it serves (Beacon serves ~50 Indiana counties).	Nov 30, 2026	Varies
BCF High School Common Application Scholarships Benton Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies Benton Community Foundation's High School Common Application provides 45+ scholarships (of 80+ the Foundation administers) to students who attend Benton Central High School and/or live in Benton County, IN and graduate high school by June…	~January	Varies
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Operations Grant Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation ~January · $1K – $75K General operating support from the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation for arts and humanities organizations, with priority to those located in Central Indiana (Greater Indianapolis area).	~January	$1K – $75K
Amos Butler Audubon Society Birdathon Grants Amos W Butler Audubon Society · Foundation ~February · $500 – $5K Birdathon Grants (Amos Butler Audubon Society, now Bird Alliance of Central Indiana) fund projects supporting the birds of Central Indiana: research, public education, enjoyment/stewardship of the natural environment, and…	~February	$500 – $5K
BCF Adult Scholarship Benton Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies Benton Community Foundation offers Adult Scholarships (open annually February 15 - March 31) for non-traditional adult learners in Benton County, IN seeking new skills or a degree to improve job qualifications; does not support graduate…	~March	Varies
BCF Community Grant (requests up to $2,000) Benton Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K Benton Community Foundation (Fowler, IN) accepts Community Grant requests up to $2,000 with a deadline on the 1st of each month and recipient notification within 45 days, via its online grant portal (LOI first, then full application).	Rolling	Up to $2K
Transportation Fund Field Trip Grant (Conner Prairie) Conner Prairie Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Transportation Fund reimburses schools for the cost of transporting students to Conner Prairie. To qualify, 50% or more of the school's students, as indicated by the Indiana Department of Education, must be economically disadvantaged.	Rolling	Up to $500
Regional Initiative Grant - Arts Project Support Arts Illiana Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies As a Regional Partner of the Indiana Arts Commission, Arts Illiana administers the Regional Initiative Grant Program for Region Six (Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, Vigo counties).	Not published	Varies
AASP Research Grants (seed grants) Association for Applied Sport · Foundation Not published · $250 – $5K The Association for Applied Sport Psychology offers research 'seed grants' ranging from $250 to $5,000 (total funds available $35,000/year) to provide limited support to students or early-career professionals (within their first seven…	Not published	$250 – $5K
AASP Community Outreach Grant Association for Applied Sport · Foundation Not published · $250 – $5K The AASP Community Outreach Grant funds projects that incorporate evidence-based practice and support local community initiatives congruent with AASP's mission; budgets between $250 and a maximum of $5,000 (total $5,000/year).	Not published	$250 – $5K
Minde Browning Professional Development Fund Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Minde Browning Professional Development Fund (administered through The Indianapolis Foundation, a Central Indiana Community Foundation affiliate) provides grants of up to $1,500 to individuals for professional-development events…	Not published	Up to $2K
ADAI School Nutrition Equipment Grants (Milk Dispenser / Cooler / Yogurt Parfait Cart) American Dairy Association Indiana Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies American Dairy Association Indiana provides in-kind equipment grants to Indiana school nutrition programs: a Hot Chocolate Milk Dispenser Kit, a Refuel with Milk reach-in cooler (for school athletics), and a Mobile Yogurt Parfait Bar Kit…	Rolling	Varies
Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Fighting Hunger Grants Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation's Fighting Hunger Grants provide support to nonprofit organizations throughout the United States and Canada that fight hunger in their communities - reflecting the Fraternity's international philanthropic…	Not published	Varies
Blackford County Community Foundation Community Grants Blackford County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The foundation makes annual Community Grants to local organizations; a recent cycle awarded 16 grants totaling $94,440 to 11 organizations serving local youth, families needing food/medical assistance, and community quality-of-life…	Not published	Varies
AASP Foundation Seed Grants Association for Applied Sport · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The AASP Foundation offers smaller 'seed grants' (up to $500) providing limited support to AASP members, especially early-career professionals/pre-tenured faculty or students.	Not published	Up to $500
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship - Morgan County (The Community Foundation of Morgan County) Listed by Community Foundation of Morgan County · Foundation Not published · Up to $900 'Since 1998, the Community Foundation of Morgan County has been proud to partner with Lilly Endowment Inc. to administer the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program in Morgan County' Indiana. 'The program provides scholarships for…	Not published	Up to $900
NextLevel Jobs - Employer Training Grant (EMS/Fire) (S) Indiana Department of Homeland Security · State Not published · $5M	Not published	$5M
AASP Regional Conference Grants Association for Applied Sport · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The AASP Executive Board may award up to nine Regional Conference Grants annually, a maximum of $1,500 per recipient, to help students defer costs associated with student-oriented regional professional meetings.	Not published	Up to $2K
Emergency Management Performance Grant - Salary (EMPG-S) (F) Indiana Department of Homeland Security · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Cookie Jar Grant Benton Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cookie Jar (a women's giving circle at Benton Community Foundation, Fowler IN) makes grants for projects that primarily benefit the health and/or well-being of women or girls in the community; over $100,000 awarded across 15 years.	Not published	Varies
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (Dearborn County) Listed by Dearborn Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $900 The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship exists to raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana and to strengthen the ability of Indiana's community foundations to improve the quality of life of the state's residents.	Not published	Up to $900

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About grants in Indiana

Indiana directs public funding through the Indiana Arts Commission, the Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). The state is also home to one of the nation's largest private funders, anchoring an unusually robust statewide foundation network.

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Grants for Nonprofits in Indiana 14 Grants for Education in Indiana 6 Grants for Arts in Indiana 4 Community Services Grants in Indiana 4 Grants for K-12 Schools in Indiana 4 Grants for Science Research in Indiana 4 Grants for First Responders in Indiana 3 Disaster Preparedness & Relief Grants in Indiana 2 Environmental Education Grants in Indiana 2 Human & Social Service Grants in Indiana 2 Hunger Grants in Indiana 2 Nutrition Grants in Indiana 2 Workforce Development Grants in Indiana 2 Academic Enrichment Grants in Indiana 1 College Prep Grants in Indiana 1 Community Development Grants in Indiana 1 Food Security Grants in Indiana 1 Health Education Grants in Indiana 1 Grants for Land Conservation in Indiana 1 Literacy Grants in Indiana 1 Operating Support Grants in Indiana 1 Poverty Alleviation Grants in Indiana 1 Professional Development Grants in Indiana 1 Professional Development Grants for Teachers in Indiana 1 Grants for Teachers in Indiana 1 Wellness Grants in Indiana 1 Wildlife Grants in Indiana 1 Grants for Women in Indiana 1 Grants for Youth Programs in Indiana 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What state grants are available in Indiana?

Key Indiana agencies include the Indiana Arts Commission for arts programming, the Indiana Department of Education for schools, the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) for housing, and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) for business growth, with the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) serving smaller communities.

What foundations serve Indiana?

Indiana's philanthropic sector is led by the Lilly Endowment, one of the largest private foundations in the country, along with the Central Indiana Community Foundation and a statewide network of community foundations serving all of Indiana's counties.

Are there grants for rural Indiana communities?

Yes. The Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) administers community development and infrastructure funding for rural areas, and Indiana's extensive county-level community foundations, seeded in part by the Lilly Endowment, support local rural organizations.

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