The Junior League of Indianapolis (JLI) will open applications for its 2025 Community Assistance Grants cycle on Friday, Aug. 15. Financially sound 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for monetary support to address community needs within foster and kinship care.
The grant application period will close on Friday, Sept. 19.
Since 2000, the JLI Community Assistance Grants have awarded nearly $5 million to local nonprofits, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the community. The funding provides essential financial support to nonprofit organizations aligning with JLI’s mission of supporting foster and kinship care youth. Applicants must have a postal address and serve a constituency in Marion or one of the surrounding counties: Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan or Hendricks.
“Every dollar we award through the Community Assistance Grants program is an investment in brightening the futures for foster youth and kinship care families,” JLI Grants Chair Diana Coyle said. “By funding organizations on the front lines, we’re empowering them to build hope, stability, and opportunity for children and caregivers alike.”
Anyone interested in learning more about applying for JLI grants or seeking to gain volunteers for your organization is welcome to attend one of the upcoming Virtual Community Open House sessions from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 or from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28. Attendance is encouraged but not required for application. Click here to register now.
For more information about the Junior League of Indianapolis, visit jlindy.org. To learn more about JLI grants, email Diana Coyle at grants@jlindy.org.