State grantIndiana
Samerian Foundation Grant Program
Offered by Samerian Foundation
- Who can apply
- Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, primarily serving Central Indiana.
- How much
- Up to $5,000New applicants are asked not to request funding in excess of $5,000; larger grants and long-term pledges require board approval before submission.
- By when
- Due Apr 30, 2027Quarterly deadlines: February 15, April 30, July 31, and October 30. Requests are limited to 25 submissions per quarter and reviewed first-come, first-serve.Recurring deadlines: Apr 30, Jul 31
Checked Oct 22, 2026
About this grant
The Samerian Foundation provides grants to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations primarily serving Central Indiana, with focus areas including education, economic development, health, youth sports, community organizations serving the underserved, and humanitarian projects. New applicants are asked to request no more than $5,000, and applications are reviewed quarterly on a first-come, first-serve basis with a cap of 25 submissions per quarter.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. The Foundation primarily funds Central Indiana, though it supports a few efforts of national significance and occasional international projects. Only one grant request per organization per calendar year. General operating expenses, capital campaigns, individual requests, for-profit needs, and political organizations are not funded; religious-based requests are rarely funded. First-time applicants should contact the Foundation to confirm fit before applying.
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