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Social Innovation — United Way of Central Indiana Creating and supporting new solutions to accelerate positive change in our community To attack economic instability at its core, the time is now to be bold in our thinking, strategy, collaboration and creative solutions.
Community-based organizations work tirelessly to serve families and meet the immediate needs of clients as they arise, often leaving them little time and resources to focus directly on piloting, incubating and scaling new programs that could make and even greater future impact in our community.
United Way’s Social Innovation work supports these organizations looking to intentionally accelerate the cycle of innovation in our sector through the testing of promising practices that ultimately improve efficiencies and the effectiveness of service delivery, leading to quality outcomes for individuals and families in Central Indiana.
Poverty is a systemic problem that will not be solved with one magic bullet—policymakers, academics, businesses and social service agencies need to work together to address long-term systemic change and do so without fear of small failures and setbacks on the road to success.
2022 SOCIAL INNOVATION FUND RECIPIENTS Three nonprofits take home top prizes at United Way pitch contest Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis, Mirror Indy and P30 won grants at Propel Applications open for United Way pitch competition Grants will be awarded May 8 at United Way of Central Indiana’s Propel More than $100,000 in grants awarded at Propel, United Way’s pitch competition Eclectic Soul VOICES Corporation, Grassroot Projects, Grace Care Center took home top prizes Final three contestants announced for United Way of Central Indiana pitch contest Seven human services nonprofits will compete April 25 at Propel Finalists, semi-finalists named for United Way of Central Indiana pitch contest Seven human services nonprofits will compete April 25 at Propel Applications open for United Way of Central Indiana pitch competition More than $100,000 in grants will be given out April 25 at Propel How Be Nimble Foundation is helping Black and Brown founders grow sustainable businesses, build generational wealth A three-time recipient of United Way’s Social Innovation Fund, Be Nimble Foundation provides workforce development opportunities and entrepreneurship support United Way of Central Indiana awards nearly $1 million to 13 nonprofits for innovative programs United Way estimates more than 10,000 people will be served through this round of funding More than $100,000 awarded at United Way of Central Indiana pitch contest Seven local nonprofits pitched ideas live Thursday evening at United Way’s Propel event Applications open for United Way of Central Indiana pitch contest Nonprofits will pitch ideas on reducing barriers, win funding, at Propel
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Social Innovation Fund is funded by United Way of Central Indiana. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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