US Bancorp Foundation Community Development Grants in Indiana
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Indiana seeking support for economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture programs can apply through the Community Possible Grant Program. With a mission to create equitable, lasting change, US Bancorp Foundation prioritizes groups in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple “work, home, and play” pillars.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Support for Community Services
Nonprofit organizations focused on children, education, or health and human services in Indiana can seek monetary program support that may complement animal rescue–adjacent outreach or education. Grants from Costco Foundation help U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities where Costco operates, with decisions based on demonstrated community need, measurable outcomes, and broad financial support.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Grants for Nonprofits from Creag Foundation
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can apply for invitation-only funding from Creag Foundation; awards support new approaches and unaddressed issues. Indiana animal rescue and animal welfare organizations may be eligible if their work represents a novel model or tackles previously overlooked community needs.
Creag Foundation
Youth Welfare Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Indiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving youth health, education, development, or welfare can access funding through the Dan Paul Foundation for programs such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and environmental education. Grants up to US $15,000 may benefit animal rescue organizations that also provide youth-focused education or engagement aligned with these priorities.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Support for Scalable Impact
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations in Indiana and beyond can receive up to US $300,000 over three years for scalable social or environmental solutions. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides capital, intensive capacity-building, and community to ventures serving underserved populations; animal welfare and rescue initiatives may be eligible if they meet these criteria.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Indiana Economic Empowerment Funding via Cisco
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Indiana and beyond can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation; awards up to US $100,000 for innovative, early-stage social impact programs. Eligible organizations must primarily serve economically underserved communities and keep overhead at or below 25 percent.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Indiana Safety
Indiana educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives through State Farm Foundation’s Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants. Animal rescue and welfare organizations that qualify as eligible nonprofits may be able to support community safety, education, or neighborhood revitalization work with this funding.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Indiana Youth Poverty Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation provides Indiana organizations working on education, child health, or family economic stability with large project or scaling support. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and other entities serving urban low-income children and youth, with requests of more than US $50,000 and programs based in the U.S., India, or South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Support for Community Development
Indiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on early childhood education or community economic development can apply for PNC Foundation’s Foundation Grant to expand programs serving low- and moderate-income families. Focus areas include early learning, affordable housing, small business support, workforce readiness, arts and culture, and neighborhood revitalization in communities where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Indiana animal welfare and rescue nonprofits can access funding through La Roche for charitable projects in humanitarian and social development, science and education, community and environment, and arts and culture. Accredited charities with innovative, sustainable programs that engage local partners and Roche employees may be eligible, with local affiliate offices managing in-country giving.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Support for Health Programs
Nonprofits and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief can seek support for marginalized communities in Indiana and worldwide. With a mission to empower the disaffected, Semnani Family Foundation provides funding for healthcare access, women and children’s services, humanitarian aid, literacy, and related human and social services across multiple countries including the U.S.
Semnani Family Foundation
Indiana Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Indiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust, with all grant funds required to be used in the U.S. Organizations involved in animal rescue may be eligible if they meet these criteria and advance broad community welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Gupta Family Foundation Human Services Grants in Indiana
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Indiana animal welfare and rescue nonprofits can access funding through Gupta Family Foundation to help disadvantaged people become more self-reliant, including those affected by poverty, disability, or disasters. 501(c)(3) organizations, and some foreign entities, may receive US $5,000 - US $250,000 if they are small, non-sectarian, and highly mission-driven.
Gupta Family Foundation
Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust Grants for Indiana Animal Welfare
Full proposal due Aug 17, 2026
Indiana 501(c)(3) animal welfare organizations working to improve quality of life for companion animals and native wildlife can seek project funding through the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust. Focus areas include animal adoption, behavior training, fostering, humane and wildlife education, medical and wellness care, spay/neuter, equipment, and other innovative animal care initiatives.
Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust
Kenneth A. Scott Trust Support for Indiana Animal Welfare
Full proposal due Aug 17, 2026
Indiana animal rescue and animal welfare nonprofits, humane societies, spay/neuter clinics, wildlife rehab centers, and related 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust for projects improving companion animal and native wildlife care. Grants support adoption and fostering, medical care, spay/neuter, humane education, staff training, and equipment in eligible Indiana counties.
Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust
Jesse W Couch Foundation Support for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Animal welfare and wildlife conservation nonprofits in Indiana can use this grant to fund storytelling projects that highlight their community impact. J.W. Couch Foundation supports organizations in preservation, education, and wellness across the U.S.; eligible 501(c)(3)s and aligned for-profits may receive more than US $50,000 to share their work through compelling narratives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Animal Welfare Funding for Southern Nonprofits via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Animal rescue and animal welfare 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities below the Mason-Dixon line can apply for Robinson Foundation grants to support programmatic work, not capital projects. With a mission to relieve hardship, Robinson Foundation provides Southern nonprofits with funding that may benefit Indiana-based groups operating eligible programs in the South.
Robinson Foundation
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, public schools, and local government entities working in education, environment, entrepreneurship, or community enrichment in Indiana communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can apply for this funding. Grants from Georgia-Pacific Foundation help strengthen community well-being and sustainability and may benefit animal welfare groups whose programs align with these focus areas.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Indiana Environmental Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
U.S.-headquartered 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries, including those in Indiana, can apply for the Lawrence Foundation’s unrestricted grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000 to support environmental and human services work. Animal rescue organizations that qualify and fit these priorities may be eligible for general operating or project support.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Indiana Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Indiana seeking US $1,000 - US $20,000 for community-based programs can apply for support from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation. With a mission to strengthen diverse services, the foundation provides U.S. nonprofits with funding for cultural institutions, education, health facilities, environmental and wildlife protection, and related community programs that may include animal welfare efforts.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Nina Mason Pulliam Environmental Grants in Indiana
Full proposal due Nov 18, 2026
Indiana 501(c)(3) public charities and fiscally sponsored nonprofits working on environmental conservation, stewardship, and education can seek invitation-only support for projects in the state. With a mission to protect nature, Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust provides funding for habitat and freshwater conservation, environmental awareness, and related initiatives that may benefit animal welfare and rescue efforts.
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
Indiana Animal Welfare Funding via Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
Applications due Nov 18, 2026
Grants from Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust help Indiana animal welfare and community nonprofits in Marion County with programs for domestic animal care, basic needs, education, and community enrichment. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, or those using a fiscal sponsor, can receive up to US $250,000 by invitation for work serving local residents and animals.
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
Community Vitality Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community development, cultural enrichment, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Financial community grants. Programs in hunger relief, shelter and supportive housing, workforce readiness, financial literacy, and neighborhood revitalization may be eligible, with priority for organizations near Ameriprise employee centers, including those serving Indiana communities.
Ameriprise Financial
Community Service Funding from Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations can seek project funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental initiatives in Indiana and beyond. Dr Scholl Foundation supports program-specific work rather than general operating support, with typical awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000 that may complement animal welfare efforts housed within broader community programs.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Services Grants
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving economic stability, workforce readiness, health and social services, or disaster relief can apply for the O'Reilly Automotive Foundation’s project, operating, or capital support, including organizations serving Indiana communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates. Eligible animal rescue groups may qualify if their programs advance local quality of life for underserved people.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Support for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Indiana animal welfare nonprofits that lead strong, replicable community partnerships can access funding through Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition honors organizations collaborating with public, private, or social sector partners to address significant social issues, which may include animal rescue and related community initiatives.
Mutual Of America Foundation