Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Mini-Grant

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Mini-Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Serve Indiana
Amount: US $500 - US $5,000
Last Updated: September 23, 2025

Summary

The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Mini-Grant aims to empower Indiana organizations to lead impactful service projects honoring Dr. King's legacy. Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 are available to support initiatives that address community needs and promote equity through volunteerism. Eligible projects should build local connections and enhance the capacity of service programs. This initiative encourages community engagement and fosters a deeper understanding of national service.

Overview

Purpose: Serve Indiana is a voice for service and volunteerism in the state. Therefore, mini-grants are being offered to provide resources to coordinate Day of Service projects. The goal of this mini-grant program is to demonstrate the power of service as a solution to community needs. Serve Indiana encourages Day of Service projects that: demonstrate community connections and use of local resources;build capacity of local national service programs through regional networking and co-planning of activities;and increase member and volunteer understanding and commitment to national service and volunteerism. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service projects should honor Dr. King’s life example with projects that increase economic, environmental, educational, or other forms of equity and that meet an important immediate community need or helps to addresses systemic issues. Proposed projects or events must occur on or around the Day of Service. Projects may be conducted at a mutually agreed-upon location that is accessible to all volunteers and participants. Amount Grants will be awarded based upon project needs. Grants will be awarded in sums of $500, $1,000, $2,500, and $5,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations must be based in and serving the state of Indiana to be eligible. Funds may be used for payment of the following expenses:Supplies and materials necessary to complete the project. Duplication (copying) of directional handouts materials.Transportation expenses for small groups of volunteers and members to/from project site. (Ex: 20 participants in 4 autos x 90 miles ea. @ .44/mi.=Total).CPR/First Aid/Disaster Preparedness & Response Training for national service participants, in conjunction with Tribute activities (National Day of Service and Remembrance ONLY)Matching funds must match the requested amount of mini-grant funds from a non-federal source.

Ineligibility

Grant Funds cannot be used for staffing, personnel costs, organizational operating expenses, honoraria, or fees for speaking.Grant Funds cannot be used to inhibit or advance religion in a material way; funds may not be used to fund religious instruction, worship, or proselytizing.Grant Funds cannot be used to participate in or endorse activities that are likely to include advocacy for or against political parties, platforms, candidates, proposed legislation, or elected officials.Grant funds cannot be used for food or beverages.