Applications open for United Way of Central Indiana pitch competition

Applications are now being accepted from nonprofits interested in winning funding by showcasing their innovative ideas at a pitch contest in April.  

At Propel, human services organizations will pitch their ideas on how to reduce barriers for those from under-resourced communities or asset-limited backgrounds. The event is open to nonprofits serving residents in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan or Putnam counties.   

More than $100,000 in grants will be given out when finalists make their pitches live April 25 at High Alpha in Indianapolis. For a third year, the event will be sponsored by media company Audiochuck. 

Interested nonprofits can apply through Feb. 12. Applicants do not need to be accredited with United Way to participate. For more information or to apply, go to uwci.org/propel.   

This will be United Way’s third Propel. In the event’s inaugural year in 2022, five organizations pitched their ideas, winning $45,000. At last year’s Propel, seven organizations participated, and more than $100,000 was awarded. 

Propel is also made possible thanks to generous sponsorship from The National Bank of Indianapolis.