Indianapolis-based Meridian Foundation announced Monday that applications are open for a recognition program that celebrates innovation by nonprofits. Arago Honors awards $10,000 in unrestricted funds to nonprofits that can demonstrate a history of creatively solving problems and enacting community change.
Recipients of the eight inaugural 2021 Arago Honors were focused on projects involving food insecurity, health, aging assistance, early learning education, workforce development, new business acceleration, art entrepreneurship, and racial equity. Honorees included: CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions; Early Learning Indiana; GANGGANG; Launch HOPE Foundation; PATTERN; Society of St. Andrew; Spirit & Place; and The Milk Bank.
“The Arago Honors originated from an idea to recognize and pay tribute to nonprofits for thinking outside the box to solve complex community challenges,” Meridian Foundation Founder Donna Oklak said. “Our hope is that this funding helps accelerate nonprofit program innovation and reinforces for the organizations honored the importance and significance of the work they are doing to change the lives of individuals, families and the community.”
Arago Honor award applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 15. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to review their eligibility requirements on the Meridian Foundation’s website. Applicants must be a nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and be based in Marion County or the six donut counties of Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Morgan, or Shelby. Applicants may self-nominate or apply on their own behalf. Honorees will be announced in November 2022. To find information on how to apply, visit indymeridianfoundation.org.
About the Meridian Foundation
Founded in 2019, the Meridian Foundation aims to support, accelerate, and celebrate nonprofit innovation in central Indiana. For more information about the Meridian Foundation or the Arago Honors program, visit indymeridianfoundation.org.