The Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center (INRC) distributed over $800,000 to organizations that have completed more than 100 community projects across 60 neighborhoods in Indianapolis.
The Neighborhood Grant Program is supported by the City of Indianapolis and the Mayor’s Neighborhood Advocates, who oversaw the disbursement of the funds across five rounds since the program launched in 2022. The projects have ranged from community gardens and block parties to public art and neighborhood cleanups.
INRC is a nonprofit whose mission is to support, advocate for and empower the community. The program is designed to support engagement, collective action and increased development of the community and provide financial assistance.
“We are witnessing the incredible potential of our communities to drive meaningful change,” said Britt Redd, Interim Executive Director of INRC. “This program provides residents with the support to bring their visions to life. We are proud to partner with the City of Indianapolis to support these impactful projects and look forward to seeing their long-lasting benefits.”
The fifth-round recipients include:
- Aspire Higher Foundation
- Bates-Hendricks Neighborhood Development Inc.
- Broadway United Methodist Church
- Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood Association
- Christian Park Community Garden Inc.
- Country Club Place Homeowners’ Association
- Englewood Neighborhood Association
- Friends of Garfield Park
- Hawthorne Neighborhood Gardens Association
- North Square Neighborhood Association
- Oxford Neighborhood Association
- Rivoli Park Neighborhood
- Rocky Ripple Community Association
- Tuxedo Park Baptist Church
- Westminster Neighborhood Services
“There is no better way to empower neighbors than by giving them the opportunity to bring about change in their own neighborhoods,” Mayor Joe Hogsett said. “The Neighborhood Grant Program gives Indianapolis residents the means to invest in meaningful projects that will impact their neighborhood for years to come.”
The program is led by organizations who represent over 60 neighborhoods in Indianapolis, including One Voice Martindale Brightwood.
“I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the neighborhood leaders who showed dedication and hard work in spearheading the neighborhood beautification projects,” said Sharon Logan, Deputy Director at INRC. “We are fortunate to have such passionate and proactive individuals who selflessly give their time and energy to improve our community.”
For more information about the grants and to see the recipients from other rounds, visit inrc.org/grants.
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