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GIFT IX - Lilly Endowment Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) IX I n 2025, Lilly Endowment announced the ninth phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT IX) community foundation initiative. This initiative is based upon the Endowment’s longstanding belief that community foundations are uniquely positioned to play central roles in supporting and strengthening communities throughout Indiana.
The Endowment has allocated up to $271. 5 million for this initiative, which aims to support Indiana’s community foundations in their efforts to strengthen their capacities to respond to local challenges and opportunities, both now and in the future. Community Support Grants totaling more than $135 million were awarded in 2025.
Grants ranged from $500,000 to $15 million to help community foundations support in the near-term projects, programs or initiatives that address local needs or enhance the quality of life in their communities. Matching Grants totaling up to $135. 75 million will help community foundations develop unrestricted assets and support projects and programs that address community needs.
Eligible community foundations may submit proposals requesting grants ranging from $750,000 to $15 million based on the population of the counties they serve. Matching Grant proposals must be submitted by noon (ET) on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 . The application form for Matching Grants will open for submissions on June 1, 2026.
GIFT IX Initiative Resources GIFT IX Proposal Guidelines GIFT IX Eligible Funding by County Document GIFT IX Grants Submission Checklist GIFT IX Public Support Worksheet GIFT IX Matching Fund Grant Reporting Form
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Indiana-based nonprofits and community foundations engaged in social or economic development, faith organizations implementing community or youth programs, and collaborative partnerships addressing local challenges. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $271.5 million statewide Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.