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CURRENT GRANTS - JUNE 2025

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Louder Than Words Grant Program

Current Grants
June 13, 2025•1 min read

Louder Than Words Grant Program
 Granting Organization/Business Unit: Finish Line Youth Foundation Inc
Website: Finish Line Youth Foundation Grants

Overview
 The Louder Than Words Grant Program, part of Finish Line’s Louder Than Words platform, supports nonprofit organizations that positively impact diverse and underserved communities, especially in the Far Eastside of Indianapolis and beyond. Through four funding cycles each year, the program focuses on specific areas including Health & Wellness, Workforce Development, and Safe Communities. Grants are awarded to organizations providing programs, scholarships, or services aligned with the cycle themes. Each grant can provide up to $10,000 in support to help expand access, equity, and opportunities for youth and community members nationwide.

Status (Profit/Nonprofit): Nonprofit

Eligibility Criteria/General Requirement:
 Applicants must:

  • Be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization

  • Positively impact diverse communities (51%+ of participants must be people of color)

  • Demonstrate the ability to provide culturally competent services

  • Address the impact of race-based discrimination and disparities

Grant Requests Not Accepted:

  • Political campaigns or lobbying

  • Discriminatory organization

  • Religious institutions or promotion of religious teachings

  • Fraternal, veterans, or labor organizations

  • For-profit-affiliated foundations

  • Endowments

  • Beauty or talent contests

  • Individuals

  • Research (medical, scientific, academic)

  • Travel or trip funding

Application Deadline:

  • Cycle 1: March 15, 2025 – Far East Side of Indianapolis

  • Cycle 2: May 15, 2025 – Health & Wellness

  • Cycle 3: July 15, 2025 – Workforce Development

  • Cycle 4: October 15, 2025 – Safe Communities

  • Next Year Cycles: March 15, May 15, July 15 (2026)

Focus Area/Areas of Expertise:

  • Healthy Habits & Behaviors

  • Wellness & Healthy Living

  • Community / Public Safety

  • Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness

Funding Amount: Up to US $10,000

Contact Information: Not listed – refer to Finish Line Youth Foundation website for details or updates.


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