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Summer Youth Program Fund is sponsored by Marion County funding collaborative (Lilly Endowment Inc. is a partner). This fund provides grants and other resources to support summer programs serving youth, ages 4 to 24, in Marion County (Indianapolis) at little or no cost to families. It has a special focus on youth negatively affected by poverty and other challenges.
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Summer Youth Program Fund | Lilly Endowment Inc. Indy Summer Youth Programs I ndy Summer Youth Programs are supported through the Summer Youth Program Fund, a collaboration including the Endowment and 11 funders in Marion County (Indianapolis). In 2026, the fund awarded nearly $4. 75 million in program support to 283 programs.
Indy Summer Youth Programs focus on providing safe and positive experiences for children and teens, ages 4 to 24, at little or no cost to families. Grants are given to support overnight programs, day programs, academic and artistic enrichment, and youth employment.
Recipients represent organizations ranging from religious congregations and area community centers to theaters and parks that offer sports, overnight camping, arts, community service and tutoring. In 2026, the Endowment supported 276 programs with grants totaling $3,511,007. The Endowment’s grants included 44 organizations receiving a total of $1,373,993 for modest capital improvements.
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana received funding to provide family meal boxes to children in participating summer programs. The Marion County Commission on Youth received funding to provide youth and adult staff training, evaluation and end-of-summer educational awards. Visit the Indy Summer Youth Programs website or call the Marion County Commission on Youth at (317) 921-1288.
Are you an organization applying for ISYP funding? Learn more in the Indy Summer Youth Programs grantee portal . Story: Celebrating 100 Years of the Library’s Summer Reading Program
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations providing summer programs for youth ages 4-24 in Marion County, with a special focus on youth negatively affected by poverty and other challenges. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Summer Youth Program Fund is funded by Marion County funding collaborative (Lilly Endowment Inc. is a partner). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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