FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

March 15, 2024

Applications Open for JLI Trust Fund Grants Supporting Marion County Organizations

INDIANAPOLIS—The Junior League of Indianapolis (JLI) is currently accepting applications for its Trust Fund Grants. In this grant cycle, organizations within Marion County that serve children with mental and/or physical disabilities can request up to $5000 for a program or project. JLI is committed to fostering impactful initiatives within the community and encourages eligible agencies to apply before midnight on March 18.

The Trust Fund Grants seek to empower organizations dedicated to making a positive difference in Marion County. These grants are designed to support a wide range of programs and initiatives that align with JLI’s mission of promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through effective action and leadership. 

“Investing in the betterment of Marion County is at the heart of our mission at the Junior League of Indianapolis,” said Natalie Seibert, Grants Vice President for JLI. “We are excited to continue our tradition of supporting impactful organizations and programs through the Trust Fund Grants. We encourage all eligible agencies to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to make a lasting difference in our community.”

Organizations must be located within Marion County or demonstrate a significant presence or programming within the county to be eligible for consideration. More information about the Trust Fund Grants, including eligibility criteria and application details, can be found at https://www.jlindy.org/trust-fund-grants/.

Applicants must create a portal login before submitting their applications. Instructions for creating a login can be found at https://www.jlindy.org/welcome-non-profit-partners/.

Over its 90+-year lifespan, the Junior League Trust Fund has provided more than $550,000 to organizations serving children with mental and/or physical disabilities. For insights into previous recipients of the Trust Fund Grants, visit https://www.jlindy.org/past-trust-fund-grantees/.

About Junior League of Indianapolis:

The Junior League of Indianapolis (JLI) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Known as a premier training organization for Hoosier women, the Junior League of Indianapolis has been developing community leaders and improving Indianapolis since 1922. Today, the organization concentrates its volunteer and charitable resources on supporting youth in foster and kinship care. Throughout the century, the Junior League has been involved with more than 163 community projects and has awarded over $11 million to non-profits in the Indianapolis community. To support the JLI mission or to become a member, visit www.JLIndy.org.