The Finish Line Foundation invest in the tremendous vision of people through nonprofit organizations that impact Health and Wellness, Workforce Development, and Safe Communities.

Cycle Focus:

• Far Eastside of Indianapolis: February 1 - March 15

• Health & Wellness: April 1 - May 15

• Workforce Development: June 1 - July 15

• Safe Communities: September 1 - October 15

Projects that qualify for funding:

• Cycle 1 Focus: Health & Wellness

Programming or activities for participation in programs that place an importance on personal development, an active and healthy lifestyle or mental health.

Scholarships that provide full or partial funding to participate in programs provided by organization.

• Cycle 2 Focus: Workforce Development

Programming or activities for participation in programs that place an importance on higher education, vocational training, and/or career development.

Scholarships that provide full or partial funding to participate in programs provided by organization.

• Cycle 3 Focus: Safe Communities

Programming or activities for participation in programs that emphasize public safety, building trust between communities and police, and/or reforming the criminal justice system.

Improvements and/or renovations to existing buildings, grounds, and property or for new facilities and/or grounds.

Emergency needs that would somehow be keeping the organization from providing current services, such as natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances that require special funding to help.

Criteria

• Must create a positive impact specifically on diverse communities

• 51% or more of the population/participants are people of color

• Have demonstrated commitment and capacity to deliver culturally competent services

• Support efforts to alleviate the impact of discrimination and disparities for groups who are traditionally marginalized