How much funding does Mental Health Initiative provide?

Mental Health Initiative provides Up to $40,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Mental Health Initiative?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Mental Health Initiative?

Eligible applicants: Indiana congregations.

Mental Health Initiative

Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc

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Funding Amount

Up to $40,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Indiana congregations

Other requirements

Interest in addressing mental health and wellness

Overview

Geographic Scope: Indiana congregations

Initiative Type: Education and grant initiative

The Mental Health Initiative is an education and grant initiative designed to assist Indiana congregations in addressing mental health and wellness among their members. This opportunity includes both educational sessions and grant funding.

What's Included

Educational Sessions: Workshops and training to help congregations understand and address mental health
Grant Funding: Up to $40,000 to fund expenses and activities

What They Fund

Expenses and activities that support mental health programming in congregations
Mental health and wellness initiatives for congregation members

Eligibility

Indiana congregations
Interest in addressing mental health and wellness

Support Provided

Educational resources and training
Grant funding for implementation
Center for Congregations staff support throughout 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 learn about the Mental Health Initiative
Staff members are available to discuss mental health programming needs
A representative will guide you through participation in educational sessions
Application support for grant component

How to Get Started

Reach out to the Center for Congregations to express interest in the Mental Health Initiative
Participate in educational sessions offered by the Center
Work with a Center for Congregations representative to develop your mental health programming plan
Complete the grant application (for funding component)
Submit for review
Begin implementing mental health and wellness programs
Complete required reporting

Contact for Application Details

Phone: 866.307.2381
Email: info@centerforcongregations.org
Use the "Reach Out to Discuss" button on their grants page to inquire about the Mental Health Initiative

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What Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 336
Total given: $7.57M
Median grant: $25K
Range: $5,077–$100K

By dollars: Indiana 100%. Top recipient cities: Indianapolis, IN; Gary, IN; Fort Wayne, IN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
68% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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The Way Church · Indianapolis, IN

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La Iglesia Bautista De Oakhill · Evansville, IN

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$75K
South Bend City Church · South Bend, IN

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