The Junior League of Indianapolis (JLI) will hold a workshop for prospective Community Assistance Grant applicants on Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 6-8 p.m.
A total of $100,000 is available through Community Assistance Grants, which provide critical funding to non-profit organizations working within the JLI’s interest area of preparing students for academic success. Grantees must demonstrate two key areas of focus: providing families with knowledge and resources to guide their children toward academic success; and/or equipping students, families and education providers with age-appropriate educational materials.
Applicants are able to request up to $25,000 for a program or project. Five ultimately will compete during a “pitch competition” at the JLI’s December general membership meeting.
Previous recipients include Horizons at St. Richard’s Episcopal School, the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, Visually Impaired Preschool Services of Indiana, the Indianapolis Public Library Foundation and Starfish Initiative.
“Since 2000, the Junior League of Indianapolis has awarded more than $1.1 million through our Community Assistance Grants, and we are committed to ensuring that these investments reach as many students as possible,” said Michelle Study-Campbell, JLI president. “Preparing our students for academic success has a ripple effect on our city, and we are willing partners in an effort that will take the work of our entire community.”
Individuals who wish to attend can contact grants@jlindy.org.
The Community Assistance Grant application will be available on the JLI’s website on September 6. The submission deadline is October 14.
