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Application deadline is April 30, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET; grant round opened March 30, 2026.
Grants to support programs and opportunities for low-to-moderate-income older adults in central Indiana is sponsored by Central Indiana Senior Fund. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Central Indiana Senior Fund - Central Indiana Community Foundation Central Indiana Senior Fund Since its inception in 2005, Central Indiana Senior Fund (CISF), a fund of CICF, has awarded more than $16. 5 million to 170 senior-serving or senior-focused nonprofits and programs in Central Indiana.
CISF’s mission is to support programs and opportunities for low-to-moderate-income older adults (ages 55 and older) with a focus on under-served or isolated populations. In addition to grantmaking, CISF has contracted The Polis Center to explore the data necessary to identify the unique and diverse needs of older adults in Central Indiana through the development of the State of Aging Report. [value] => https://www.
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5 Million+ Awarded Since Conception in 2005 $1 Million+ Awarded to 46 Nonprofits in 2025 The annual grant application is now open. Opened Monday, March 30, 2026 and closes Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4 p. m.
ET. Any 501c3 organization that serves older adults (ages 55 +) in Central Indiana (Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan, and Shelby Counties) is eligible to apply. Central Indiana Senior Fund is open to all requests for funding of senior services.
The maximum request is $50,000 with typical awards ranging from $15,000-$40,000. The Fund focuses on the following areas of need, with a commitment to approaching all grantmaking through a racial equity lens: Aging in Place: Housing maintenance and accessibility support. Food Security: Enhancing food access and affordability for seniors.
Social Connection: Reducing isolation and loneliness among seniors. Caregiver Support: Resources and assistance for caregivers. Homelessness Prevention: Efforts to decrease homelessness among seniors.
Immigrant and Undocumented Seniors: Programs tailored to their unique needs. Apply through the CICF Collaborative Grants and Scholarships Portal by clicking the button below. If you do not yet have an account, you will need to set one up following the provided instructions.
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By the year 2030, one in every five Hoosiers will be over the age of 65. To enhance the ability of older adults to live and thrive in Central Indiana, it is important to understand the population trends, notable changes, and basic needs of this growing demographic. [value] => https://centralindiana.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) organizations serving adults 55+ in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan, and Shelby Counties in Central Indiana. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $50,000 maximum Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.