The 2024 Fishers Nonprofit Grant application is officially open, providing local organizations with an opportunity to secure funding to enhance the quality of life for Fishers residents. The application window extends through April 24, 2024, closing at 4:30 p.m. local time.

Established by the Fishers City Council, the Nonprofit Committee oversees the grant disbursement process, ensuring that final awards align with the city’s goals and priorities. All final grants are subject to Council approval.

Cecilia Coble, president of the Fishers City Council and chair of the Nonprofit Committee, emphasized the significant impact of these grants on the community. “Every year, we witness the incredible impact these grants have on our community, empowering local nonprofits to further their missions and enhance the quality of life for residents,” she said.

The Fishers Nonprofit Grant Program, with a budget of $250,000 allocated by the City Council for 2024, aims to support organizations that contribute to creating a sense of place, fostering public interaction, or providing additional educational opportunities for Fishers residents.

Eligibility criteria for the grant include:

• Being a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit or having a fiscal sponsor.
• Being located in Fishers or serving Fishers residents.
• Demonstrating a significant impact on Fishers residents, with priority given to organizations that fulfill this criterion.

Grant applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Proven Success: Organizations must measure and track outcomes, demonstrating a record of achieving goals.
2. Organizational Strength: Fiscal responsibility and proper staff and board oversight are crucial.
3. Cooperation & Collaboration: Innovative approaches to addressing pressing issues in Fishers while collaborating with partners to leverage efforts and reduce duplication of services are encouraged.
4. Reliability: Organizations should have the resources and plans necessary to sustain their work beyond the grant period.

The Fishers Nonprofit Grant Program will not support capital requests, grants to individuals, discriminatory projects, political campaigns or lobbying efforts, post-event or debt retirement expenses, or projects promoting a particular religion.

To apply for the grant and obtain further information, interested organizations can visit FishersIN.gov/NonprofitGrant.