Economic Development Grant Funders in Indiana
29 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to Indiana nonprofits in recent years, together directing $68.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 29 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active economic development funders in Indiana
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Indiana giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Urban League Inc | New York | $49.5M | 199 | 2024 |
| 2 | Northwest Indiana Forum Foundation Inc | Indiana | $7.7M | 5 | 2024 |
| 3 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $4.0M | 17 | 2023 |
| 4 | Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc | Indiana | $1.6M | 3 | 2020 |
| 5 | Fort Wayne Urban Enterprise | Indiana | $802K | 14 | 2024 |
| 6 | Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust | Indiana | $720K | 11 | 2024 |
| 7 | Community Foundation of Southern | Indiana | $672K | 4 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Indianapolis Foundation Inc | Indiana | $652K | 6 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $485K | 6 | 2020 |
| 10 | The Community Foundation of Muncie | Indiana | $435K | 6 | 2022 |
| 11 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $409K | 8 | 2018 |
| 12 | 8020 Foundation Trust | Indiana | $302K | 3 | 2024 |
| 13 | Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | Indiana | $300K | 5 | 2023 |
| 14 | New Albany Urban Enterprise | Indiana | $288K | 14 | 2025 |
| 15 | First Financial Foundation | Ohio | $148K | 10 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in Indiana — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 29 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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