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Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) IX - Matching Grants is sponsored by Lilly Endowment Inc.. The ninth phase of the GIFT initiative supports Indiana community foundations in strengthening their capacities to respond to local challenges. Matching Grants help foundations develop unrestricted assets and support projects that address community needs.
Geographic focus: Indiana
Focus areas: Community Development, Philanthropy, Capacity Building
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Open Initiatives | Lilly Endowment Inc. Strengthening Indianapolis Major Community Development Initiatives Higher Education and Workforce Readiness Higher Education and Intellectual Capital Strategic Community Advancement Initiatives Major Education & Youth Initiatives Strengthening Pastoral Leadership Enhancing Congregational Vitality Strengthening Religious Institutions and Networks Improving the Public Understanding of Religion Major Religion Initiatives Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program Indy Summer Youth Programs More Resources and Opportunities Strengthening Indianapolis Major Community Development Initiatives Higher Education and Workforce Readiness Higher Education and Intellectual Capital Strategic Community Advancement Initiatives Major Education & Youth Initiatives Strengthening Pastoral Leadership Enhancing Congregational Vitality Strengthening Religious Institutions and Networks Improving the Public Understanding of Religion Major Religion Initiatives Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program Indy Summer Youth Programs More Resources and Opportunities B elow is a list of Lilly Endowment initiatives open to eligible organizations that support work within one of the Endowment’s three main areas of focus: community development, religion and education and youth.
Please review the specific eligibility requirements for each initiative to determine if your organization is able to apply. For any questions, please email the distinct address coordinating with each initiative found on the last page of the Request for Proposals.
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education This Lilly Endowment initiative aims to support Indiana colleges and universities in their ongoing efforts to address the implications of a rapidly evolving technology in their institutions and the lives of their students.
Exploring Christian Practices Initiative This Lilly Endowment initiative aims to multiply opportunities and increase access to settings that help individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds explore and engage in Christian practices to address their spiritual interests and questions, find and build community with others, nourish their religious lives and grow in faith. © 2026 Lilly Endowment Inc. 2801 N. Meridian St.
, Indianapolis, IN 46208
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible Indiana community foundations that have participated in previous GIFT phases or received special authorization. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $750,000 - $15,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) IX - Matching Grants are due June 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) IX - Matching Grants is funded by Lilly Endowment Inc.. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Indiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
National Clergy Renewal Program is a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. that funds intentional periods of renewal and reflection for Christian pastors, allowing them to step away from the persistent obligations of daily ministry. Administered through Christian Theological Seminary, the program is designed for congregations and pastors who share a strong, trusting relationship and are committed to continued ministry together. Renewal periods are not vacations but structured times for exploration and spiritual refreshment aimed at renewing enthusiasm and creativity for congregational leadership. Awards range from $15,000 to $60,000. Eligible applicants are Christian congregations in all 50 U.S. states except Indiana, and Puerto Rico.
Sacred Places Indiana Fund is sponsored by Indiana Landmarks (supported by Lilly Endowment Inc.). This program offers matching planning and capital grants to eligible congregations in Indiana that have identified significant capital needs at their historic houses of worship and are ready to undertake a capital campaign. It also provides intensive training in landmark stewardship, community engagement, and fundraising.
Empowering Communities Grants is sponsored by PPL Foundation. These grants enrich the overall vitality of the community through programs that protect the environment and improve people's lives. Focus areas include environmental stewardship and education. Projects involving native plant pollinator habitat restoration within the Schuylkill watershed could align with environmental stewardship goals.
Brown Girl Jane x SheaMoisture Grant is a grant from SheaMoisture and Brown Girl Jane that funds Black and woman-owned beauty and wellness businesses in the United States. Part of SheaMoisture's broader commitment to addressing racial inequality through its $1 million annual giving fund, this program specifically supports founders at the intersection of Black and women-owned entrepreneurship in the beauty and wellness sector. Applicants must be based in the U.S. and have operated their business for at least one year. Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000. Check the SheaMoisture Fund website for the current open cycle, as deadlines vary by cohort.
The Eli Lilly and Company Foundation's 2026 Open Call opened June 1 and closes July 3, across three focus areas: Global Health, K-12 STEM Education, and Economic Mobility. But two of the three only fund Marion County, Indiana. Here is how to read the geographic fine print, why the funder's commercial identity shapes what wins, and how to position a proposal that actually fits.
Read articleThe Lilly Foundation's 2026 Open Call accepts pre-applications June 1 through July 3. Its three priorities — Global Health, K-12 STEM Education, and Economic Mobility — look national, but the education and mobility tracks concentrate heavily in Marion County, Indiana, while the health track funds cardiometabolic work abroad. Here's how to read the geography before you spend a week on a pre-application you can't win.
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