grants Archives

Cristal Covarrubias (left) works with Antonia DelCastillo, lead intern for the Vonnegut Youth Writing Center, on a history paper. A writing club gathers for their weekly meeting Friday, March 1, 2024, at Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis.

Education

How Marion County schools will use $7.5M to get students to college

by Claire Rafford September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Schools’ plans for the grants include a mobile college and career center and expanding dual credit opportunities.

Jessica Davis and her family were recipients of a Mind Trust grant to build a home library. Davis said it was important for her family members to choose books that reflect their own identities and experiences. Pictured, Davis talks about her library Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at her Indianapolis home.

Education

Have ideas to help kids read? Apply for this grant.

by Carley Lanich September 3, 2024September 4, 2024

This community grant program awards up to $5,000 to families looking to grow kids’ reading skills.

Arts & Culture

Art orgs raise money to bring back Mpozi memorial mural

by Indiana Capital Chronicle August 28, 2024March 6, 2025

They hope to raise enough to qualify for a state grant to paint new public murals in memory of local DJs and community figures Mpozi Tolbert and Ron Miner.

A group of high school students sit at desks in a classroom, talking and laughing in small groups.

Education

Marion County schools will receive $600 million to improve academic, postsecondary success

by Chalkbeat Indiana August 16, 2024March 6, 2025

The funding will be awarded to initiatives that enable students to earn college degrees or industry-recognized credentials and develop skills they need in their future careers.