Sector Support
United Way partners with community organizations tackling the most complex issues facing Central Indiana. To do so, we work to strengthen the sector for a greater long-term impact and improved quality of life across our community.
We believe in supporting and sustaining the network by investing in infrastructure, leadership development, and technical assistance. Only organizations accredited by United Way are eligible to apply for Sector Support funding in 2024.
We are grateful for the generosity of Lilly Endowment Inc. and other funders to make this work possible.
Capacity Fund
Grants to support United Way of Central Indiana accredited partners with long-term, comprehensive capacity-building and organizational resiliency initiatives.
Capital Projects Fund
Grants are provided to access technical assistance necessary to successfully plan and execute complicated projects as well as for a significant portion of project costs.
Contingency Fund
Grants to help United Way of Central Indiana accredited partners respond to unexpected emergencies and unavoidable shortfalls to reduce financial hardship and sustain critical services.
Executive Volunteer Services
This program pairs experienced leaders with nonprofit organizations to support key functions and strategic initiatives. The program improves the health and vitality of human services nonprofits.
Facilities Maintenance Fund
Grants are available for planned replacement of major facility components that have reached their useful life, as well as totally unanticipated emergency repair needs required.
Human Services Professional Renewal Program
Through the financial support of Lilly Endowment, Inc., we invest in human services professionals. This program provides opportunities to reinvigorate professionals so they can bring fresh ideas to the human services sector.
Technology Fund
Grants are available for technical assistance to help assess an organization’s priority needs for improvements in technology as well as assistance with the cost of project implementation.