Applications open for United Way of Central Indiana pitch contest

Nonprofits interested in winning funding from United Way of Central Indiana by showcasing their innovative ideas can now apply to compete at an April pitch contest.  

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.  

This year’s event is sponsored by Audiochuck.  

Interested nonprofits can apply by submitting a letter of interest and a five-minute video about their project or idea by Feb. 27. Applicants do not need to be accredited with United Way to participate. Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of community leaders.  

Finalists will make their pitches live April 27. A location for the event will be announced at a later date.  

A $30,000 award presented by United Way will be selected by a panel of judges, a $50,000 award presented by Audiochuck will be chosen by the media company and an audience-choice winner of at least $5,000 will be voted on by the public. Finalists will receive $2,000.  

For more information or to apply, go to uwci.org/propel.