Grants in Indiana: 11+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in Indiana can access federal grants open to all states, Indiana-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to Indiana nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

11+

Grants Available

$5.5M

Total Funding Tracked

$1.4M

Average Award

IN

State

Top Funding Categories in Indiana

IndianapolisIndiana focusAZ & INSouth BendArts

Active Grants in Indiana

Lilly Endowment
state

Lilly Endowment

Indiana focus

Up to $5.0MRolling deadline
Nina Mason Pulliam Trust
state

Nina Mason Pulliam Trust

AZ & IN

Up to $300KRolling deadline
CICF/Indianapolis Foundation
state

CICF/Indianapolis Foundation

Indianapolis

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
state

Community Foundation of St. Joseph County

South Bend

Up to $50KRolling deadline
Grants
state

Indiana Arts Commission

Arts

Amount variesRolling deadline
Tech funding
state

Elevate Ventures

Innovation

Amount variesRolling deadline
Indianapolis Foundation (CICF)
foundation

Indianapolis Foundation (CICF)

The Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) is a community foundation that connects funding and ideas with people and organizations to create lasting impact in Central Indiana. CICF provides grants, scholarships, and resources to help nonprofits, students, and community organizations thrive.

Amount variesRolling deadline
Elevate Ventures SBIR support programs
state

Elevate Ventures SBIR support programs

Elevate Ventures provides support programs for Indiana-based companies pursuing federal SBIR/STTR grants. The program offers assistance with proposal development, application guidance, and resources to help small businesses navigate the federal SBIR process.

Amount variesRolling deadline
Grants
state

Indiana Humanities

Humanities

Amount variesRolling deadline
Indianapolis Foundation/CICF
foundation

Indianapolis Foundation/CICF

Indianapolis

Amount variesRolling deadline
EDGE credits, incentives
state

IEDC

Business

Amount variesRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: Indiana Grants

What types of grants are available in Indiana?

Indiana organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), Indiana-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in Indiana to apply for state grants?

For most Indiana state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in Indiana and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find Indiana state grant opportunities?

Indiana state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for Indiana grants?

Indiana state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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