Guidelines for Grant Program Applicants
The Commission partners with grassroots organizations working to reduce or eliminate barriers to opportunities and access to meaningful employment, education, and health care. To achieve its mission, the Commission identifies, funds, and collaborates with local organizations that have a clear mission, prioritize the community, and deliver measurable results.
Allowable Activities for Funding
The Commission offers up to a total of $13,000 in funding in the following areas, for which an organization can apply:
- Education: Provides academic enrichment and achievement opportunities, civics education, and preparation for post-secondary education.
- Criminal Justice: Provides incarceration prevention programming and re-entry avenues for formerly incarcerated individuals transitioning back into society.
- Employment: Provides opportunities for skills-based training, entrepreneurship programming, and youth job engagement services.
- Health: Provides targeted access to care, health education, and mental health services.
- Social Factors: Provides family support services, violence reduction interventions, and self-development and empowerment initiatives.
Application Process
Please complete the 2023 ICSSBM Grant Application before November 1, 2023. A feedback form will be available where you may include any comments regarding the application. Your feedback will allow the Commission to improve the upcoming grant application.
Pursuant to Indiana Code § 4-2-6-9 (a)(1), Commission members are prohibited from participating in any decision or vote or matter relating to that decision or vote if they have a financial interest in the outcome. When a potential conflict of interest arises, Indiana Code § 4-2-6-9 (b) requires Commission members to notify their Ethics Officer and Appointing Authority in writing and either seek an advisory opinion from the Indiana State Ethics Commission or file a written disclosure statement.
