Summer Youth Program Fund - Indy Arts Council
Nonprofits and youth-serving organizations apply for grants to support free or low-cost summer enrichment programs for Indianapolis youth.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 32 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- Grants (amounts vary; most qualified applicants receive some level of funding)
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
About
Overview
The Summer Youth Program Fund (SYPF) supports high-quality summer programs for Marion County youth. Every year, grants support hundreds of free or low-cost enrichment programs for Indianapolis youth ages 4 to 24. SYPF serves approximately 80,000 Indianapolis youth annually—about 24% of all the city's residents aged 4 to 24.
Program Impact
- $60 million in funds granted since 1995
- 286 programs funded for 2026
- Most qualified applicants receive some level of funding
How It Works
Youth-serving groups apply just once a year to access 10 different potential funders, including some of Central Indiana's largest philanthropies. Those funders collaborate to fulfill as many requests as possible. Funders review applications and choose which ones to support, with impact verified through a Final Report prepared by each awardee at the end of the season.
Key Dates
- Deadline: October 16, 2026
- Award
- Grants (amounts vary; most qualified applicants receive some level of funding)
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- Summer enrichment programs providing free or low-cost programming for youth in Indianapolis.
- Eligibility
- Youth-serving nonprofits and organizations serving Marion County/Indianapolis youth ages 4-24.
- Audience
- Youth ages 4-24
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