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The Kendrick Foundation has awarded nearly $1.3 million in 2025–26 grants to support mental health, substance use prevention, and physical activity and nutrition efforts in Morgan County. The awards include $833,102 for 14 nonprofits and more than $440,000 for its school-based mental health initiative. See recipients.
Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis has received a major grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to expand its support for families experiencing homelessness and strengthen local housing and service efforts. The award, the largest in the program’s history, will help meet rising community needs and advance long-term solutions for vulnerable families. Read more.
The Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center is seeking workshop proposals from residents, neighborhood groups and local organizations for the 2026 Neighbor Power Indy conference, themed “Many Communities, One City.” Selected presenters will share community stories and best practices with more than 200 attendees and receive support through a free storytelling workshop. Learn more and apply.
The IndyGo Foundation has completed the Near Eastside Bus Stop Improvement Project with the unveiling of 22 upgraded bus stops, part of a yearlong effort that brought 79 stops into ADA compliance at a cost of about $2 million. Supported by public and corporate partners, the project added sidewalks, concrete pads and other accessibility features, and IndyGo plans to begin similar improvements on the Far Eastside next year. See the full announcement.
Still Waters Adult Day Center has received a Congregations with Community grant to launch a yearlong series of dementia-friendly arts and cultural programs with Arts with a Purpose, beginning in January 2026. The initiative will offer monthly themed activities and the center’s first dementia-friendly field trips, serving more than 130 families and supporting connection and cognitive wellness for adults living with dementia.
The MIBOR REALTOR® Foundation awarded more than $220,000 in 2026 grants to 24 nonprofit organizations across 10 counties. The funding supports programs that provide direct services and resources to help end homelessness in the region. View all 24 nonprofit recipients.
United Way of Central Indiana has named 24 finalists for the 2026 ELEVATE awards, honoring young philanthropists, advocates, nonprofit employees, and volunteers making an impact across the region. Winners will be announced Feb. 21 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. See the full list of finalists.
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