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2025 Elevation
Grant Program
Application Preview

The City of Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Foundation are committed to identifying and supporting organizations whose programs and services align directly with violence prevention. We are looking for partners deeply rooted in community safety work and ready to scale or sustain high-impact efforts.

The Elevation Grant Program is committed to making the application process as clear and accessible as possible. To help potential applicants be full prepared, we are offering a preview of the full application, along with informational sessions designed to answer questions and provide guidance.

By reviewing the application in advance, you’ll have the opportunity to become familiar with the questions, gather necessary materials, and start planning your responses.

The official application period opens on Sept. 22 and closes on Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. We encourage you to take advantage of these resources so you are ready to submit a strong application once the window opens. Also, please be sure to update your profile in the grants portal.

2025 Elevation Grant Application Preview

Click the link below to review the application for the 2025 Elevation Grant before it opens on Sept. 22.

Informational Sessions

We are hosting two informational sessions to help potential applicants to prepare for the 2025 Elevation Grant application process. The sessions, which will outline the grant application and review process, are on Sept. 11 at Martin University, 2186 N. Sherman Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46218

  • 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Sept. 11
  • 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Sept. 11
Grant Clinics

We also are hosting two Grant Clinics, which will offer practical tips and guidance in preparing applications that align with the new requirements. Both sessions are on Sept. 22 at Martin University, 2186 N. Sherman Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46218.

  • 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Sept. 22
  • 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Sept. 22

While attendance at the information session and grant clinics is not required, participation is strongly encouraged to fully understand the updates and strengthen submissions.