Silver in the City’s Silver Linings Fund seeks to invest in grassroots organizations that assist in empowering people affected by systemic racism and in closing the racial equity
gap. Eligible organizations serve a population that is a majority Black, Latinx or immigrant in Central Indiana (Marion County and the seven surrounding counties).
We are looking for locally-grown organizations with annual operating
budgets under $900k. Local chapters of national organizations are not
within our scope.
Silver in the City’s Silver Linings Fund, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), shares CICF’s mission to mobilize people, ideas and investments to make this a community where all individuals have equitable opportunity to reach their full potential, no matter place, race or identity.
Types and Size of Grant Awards
Silver in the City’s Silver Linings Fund accepts applications for operating and program support. As a small business, we are looking for small, grassroots organizations in Central Indiana working to address racial disparities in healthcare, education, housing, food and employment. Grants range from $500 to $2,500.
Who We Fund
- 501(c)(3) organizations serving BIPOC communities
- Organizations that have not yet received their 501(c)(3) status may use an approved fiscal agent
What We Fund
While we are open to all requests for funding, we are particularly interested in (in no order):
- Accessible healthcare
- Food access and affordability
- Programs and/or resources for minority entrepreneurs and small business owners
- Supporting programs for housing assistance
- Supporting educational programs for children and adults
- Job skills training to assist in connecting minorities to living wage careers
What We Don’t Fund
- Organizations or projects that discriminate based upon race, religion, ethnicity, age, gender or sexual orientation
- Grants to individuals
- Political campaigns or activities intended to influence public officials
- Projects aimed at promoting a particular religion
- Construction projects of schools, churches or other religious institutions
- Special events or fundraising activities
- Medical, scientific or academic research
Application Timetable and Submission
- We are now accepting applications through this online form
- Any questions should be addressed to Kristin Kohn at silverlinings@silverinthecity.com
- Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please only apply once per year
- Applications received by 11:59 p.m. on May 31st will be determined no later than
June 30th, with funds released in mid-July
- Applicants received by 11:59pm on October 31st will be determined no later than
November 30th, with funds released in mid-December
- Any applications received following a cutoff date will be carried over into the
next round
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