The Verizon Foundation is offering up to $100,000 in grants for Hoosier nonprofits that provide services to families whose lives have been upended by domestic violence.
“Our goal is to break the cycle of domestic violence by lending financial support to outstanding organizations in Indiana that have a track record of success with public outreach, education, and providing relief and resources for families,” said John Granby, president of Indiana/Michigan/Kentucky Region, Verizon Wireless.
To be eligible, a grant applicant must file an online request for proposal and be a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Indiana. The proposals that are submitted should focus on programs that aid survivors of domestic violence in the state or involve prevention, awareness and safety enhancements addressing domestic violence.
All grant applications must be submitted through the Verizon Foundation’s web site: www.verizonfoundation.org/apply. Additional information regarding grant guidelines can be found at the foundation’s web site.
The deadline for submitting proposals is 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, Aug. 12. Verizon will notify recipients of grant decisions by Sept. 16.
In the past four years, the Verizon Foundation has awarded more than $21 million to nonprofit organizations that assist domestic violence survivors.
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