Thomas P. and Sondra D. Sheehan Charitable Foundation Grants

Thomas P. and Sondra D. Sheehan Charitable Foundation Grants is a program administered through the Hamilton County Community Foundation that funds medical assistance for children in financial need in central Indiana.

The Foundation covers durable medical equipment, occupational and physical therapy, and short-term treatments that improve quality of life. Applications must be submitted by a nonprofit organization on behalf of the individual or family; individual applications are not accepted. Funds are distributed directly to the referring organization or medical provider.

The 2026 application deadline is May 22, 2026. Eligible children must be central Indiana residents aged 18 or under with demonstrated financial need, with priority given to Hamilton County residents.

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Sheehan Charitable Foundation is dedicated to providing medical assistance to families who are in financial need of support. The Thomas P. and Sondra D.

Sheehan Charitable Foundation provides medical assistance to families facing financial hardship. The Foundation supports children’s development by helping cover the cost of durable medical equipment, occupational and physical therapy, and short-term treatments that improve quality of life. Applications must be submitted by a nonprofit organization on behalf of the individual or family.

Applications submitted directly by individuals or families will not be considered. If approved, funds are distributed to the referring organization or medical provider to pay for approved service. Guidelines for Eligibility Applicants must meet the medical assistance guidelines outlined below.

Requests that do not meet these guidelines will not be considered.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES: The individual receiving services or support must: Be a resident of Central Indiana, with priority given to Hamilton County residents Be 18 years of age or younger If covered by a commercial, state, or federal health benefit plan, provide documentation of coverage Demonstrate limited or insufficient financial resources to meet the identified healthcare need(s) Applications requesting assistance for long-term prescription, therapy, and other ongoing treatments will be reviewed for funding consideration on an annual basis.

Therefore, requests should not exceed 12 months of support. Applications are reviewed on an annual basis to determine suitability to the Sheehan Charitable Foundation’s priorities and pertinence of the request. Application can be accessed here: https://hamiltoncountycf.

org/thomas-p-and-sondra-d-sheehan-charitable-foundation-grant-application/ The 2026 application closes on May 22. SheehanGrants@hamiltoncountycf. org Hamilton County Community Foundation Competitive Grants The annual HCCF competitive grant round provides unrestricted organizational support to nonprofits serving Hamilton County, grounded in a trust-based approach.

Hamilton County Community Foundation Flexible Grants Flexible Grants at Hamilton County Community Foundation are designed to provide timely, responsive support for nonprofits navigating urgent needs or emerging opportunities. This pathway allows organizations to address unexpected challenges, bridge funding gaps, or move quickly on time-sensitive initiatives that benefit the Hamilton County community.