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Lilly Endowment Inc. Grants is sponsored by Lilly Endowment Inc.. Considers proposals in community development, education, and religion, with interest in initiatives benefiting youth and promoting philanthropy.
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Grantseekers | Lilly Endowment Inc. T hroughout their lives, J. K. Lilly, Sr. and his sons – Eli and J.
K. Jr. – demonstrated a belief in helping communities grow stronger by supporting charitable organizations. They created Lilly Endowment in 1937, and it reflects their commitment to the causes of community development, education and religion, which remain at the center of our grantmaking today.
The Endowment funds significant programs throughout the United States, especially in the field of religion. We maintain a special commitment to our founders’ hometown, Indianapolis, and home state, Indiana. Grant Guidelines and Types We generally consider proposals in three areas of interest: community development, education and religion.
We also pursue initiatives that benefit youth and that promote the causes of philanthropy and volunteerism. Through renewal programs for teachers, pastors, artists and arts administrators, and people working in social service sectors, we seek to nurture professionals in nonprofit fields so they can continue to enrich the lives of their communities.
Indy Summer Youth Programs are supported through the Summer Youth Program Fund, a collaboration between the Endowment and other Indianapolis funders to support day camps, enrichment programs, overnight camps and employment opportunities to help young people thrive during the summer months.
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program awards full-tuition scholarships to selected students from each county in Indiana to help them pursue a baccalaureate degree at any accredited public or private Indiana college or university.
View 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.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits in Indiana. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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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.
Lilly Endowment Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education Initiative is a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. that funds Indiana colleges and universities to explore and respond to the challenges and opportunities that artificial intelligence presents for higher education. The initiative helps institutions develop or enhance strategies to improve student educational outcomes, workforce preparation, and long-term success in an AI-shaped future. The Endowment has allocated up to $500 million for this multi-year initiative. Eligible applicants are Indiana colleges and universities invited to participate by the Endowment. Institutions invited to participate may request planning grants and implementation grants at varying levels. The deadline for the current invitation cycle is May 1, 2026.
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is sponsored by Administration for Community Living. Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is a forecasted funding opportunity on Grants.gov from Administration for Community Living. Fiscal Year: 2026. Assistance Listing Number(s): 93.433. <p>The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The specific purpose of NIDILRR's SBIR program is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R/R&D products generated by small businesses, and to ...
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize is a grant from The J.M. Kaplan Fund recognizing early-stage social entrepreneurs working on environmental, heritage, and social justice challenges. The prize rewards individuals and organizations demonstrating innovative, entrepreneurial approaches to enduring problems. Applications for the 2025 prize were accepted February 11 through April 25, 2025 via an online portal. Spanish-language applications are welcomed, and a Spanish application form is available for download. The prize is biennial and open to a broad range of applicants across the United States working on forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of environment, community, and cultural heritage.