The SIA Foundation, Inc. offers cash grants which are used to support the funding of specific capital projects in the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, and Health & Welfare. Grants are available for qualifying 501(c) 3 organizations or entities within the State of Indiana that will improve the quality of life and help meet the needs of Indiana residents.

To be considered eligible, proposals must meet these criteria:

– Grant requests must be for $1,000 or more, with a maximum requested amount of $15,000
– Funding must be used for capital investments in facilities, equipment or real estate (non-operating expenses)
– Applying organizations must be either: (1) tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code section 501(c) with a chapter or office in Indiana, (2) an education institution located in Indiana, or (3) an Indiana governmental or quasi-governmental entity.
– Organizations must be financially sound

The SIA Foundation Board of Directors evaluates proposals based on:

– Significance of need
– Potential of grant to improve the quality of a program or service provided, and the quality of life of those served
– Potential of long-term impact and success within the local community served
– Scale of Projects within the local community served

SPRING CYCLE
January 1 through March 31 to be considered for a grant to be disbursed by June 15

FALL CYCLE
July 1 through September 30 to be considered for a grant to be disbursed by December 15

UPCOMING DEADLINE: March 31st, 2025