Indianapolis, Indiana
Funding Priorities

The Clowes Fund supports organizations and programs that focus primarily on socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals. In Indianapolis, the Fund supports Immigrant Services, Workforce Development and certain Legacy grantees in Marion County. For more information about eligibility and the application process, visit the relevant website pages under the Grantseekers tab. Indianapolis funding priorities are:

1. Immigrant Services: Addressing the economic, linguistic, legal, and mental and emotional hurdles that immigrants, refugees and asylees and their children face during integration into the United States’ society and its economy. (We appreciate the efforts to help immigrants secure housing and furnishings, basic health care, nutrition, etc., but these needs are outside our funding guidelines.)

2. Workforce Development: Ensuring that all individuals (especially those who face systemic barriers) have access to both jobs skills training and the support services necessary to enable them to participate fully in the economic life of their communities. In addition, we support youth development efforts that help young people (ages 15 to 25) thrive in early adulthood through higher education and/or career preparation.

In Indianapolis, we accept Introductory Applications for first-time grants aligned with these priorities for Immigrant Services, and Workforce Development efforts that directly promote racial equity or demonstrate a high level of innovation. Current and recent grantees are welcome to submit a Continuation Grant Statement of Intent.