As part of our efforts to achieve our mission to support community resources through connectivity and collaboration, while promoting communication through neighborhood grants, the leaders of East Downtown Indianapolis Neighborhoods (EDIN) are proud to announce two grant opportunities for 2020.
To be eligible for any of the EDIN grants organizations must fulfill the following criteria:
EDIN Neighborhood Communication Grant:
The Neighborhood Communication grant provides neighborhoods with funds to produce a neighborhood newsletter, either electronically or on paper. For paper newsletters, the funds can be used for printing, address lists, postage, newsletter supplies, etc. For an e-newsletter, the funds can be used to buy email software such as Constant Contact and other subscriptions and materials as needed. Maximum grant request: $1,000
EDIN Neighborhood Image Grant:
The Neighborhood Image grant provides neighborhoods with funds to help create, improve, or expand the overall image of their neighborhood. This is the grant with the most creative options for the neighborhood. Funds can be used to create a website, kick start a neighborhood event, develop a logo, create neighborhood signs, add public art, etc. Projects are only limited to your creativity for promoting your neighborhood’s image. Maximum grant request: $1,000
EDIN Grant Reporting:
Organizations awarded funds will be required to comply with reporting required by EDIN. Reporting includes notification of changes in scope, progress reports every six months, and a final report upon completion. An email update will be accepted as a report. All reports should include evidence of project progress. (i.e. meeting minutes, photos, etc.). Final reports and attachments may be used by EDIN to share our success.
To be eligible for any of the EDIN grants organizations must fulfill the following criteria:
- Be a registered neighborhood organization
- Fall within the EDIN boundaries of:
North: 30th Street
South: Prospect
East: Meridian Street
West: Post Road - Where applicable, be current with the Secretary of State and/or IRS
EDIN Neighborhood Communication Grant:
The Neighborhood Communication grant provides neighborhoods with funds to produce a neighborhood newsletter, either electronically or on paper. For paper newsletters, the funds can be used for printing, address lists, postage, newsletter supplies, etc. For an e-newsletter, the funds can be used to buy email software such as Constant Contact and other subscriptions and materials as needed. Maximum grant request: $1,000
EDIN Neighborhood Image Grant:
The Neighborhood Image grant provides neighborhoods with funds to help create, improve, or expand the overall image of their neighborhood. This is the grant with the most creative options for the neighborhood. Funds can be used to create a website, kick start a neighborhood event, develop a logo, create neighborhood signs, add public art, etc. Projects are only limited to your creativity for promoting your neighborhood’s image. Maximum grant request: $1,000
EDIN Grant Reporting:
Organizations awarded funds will be required to comply with reporting required by EDIN. Reporting includes notification of changes in scope, progress reports every six months, and a final report upon completion. An email update will be accepted as a report. All reports should include evidence of project progress. (i.e. meeting minutes, photos, etc.). Final reports and attachments may be used by EDIN to share our success.
When all materials have been prepared, please send completed grant applications and attachments to edineighborhoods@gmail.com.
All grant applications must be submitted by midnight on April 30th, 2020.
All grant applications must be submitted by midnight on April 30th, 2020.