Finish Line Foundation – Louder Than Words Grants
Funding for Health & Wellness Programs Serving the Far East Side of Indianapolis
Organization: Finish Line Foundation
Grant Program: Louder Than Words Grants
Cycle: Cycle 1 – Health & Wellness
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Far East Side of Indianapolis (JD FINL corporate community)
Funding Amount: Up to $10,000
Application Period: April 1 – May 15
About the Funder
The Finish Line Foundation advances equity and opportunity through its Louder Than Words platform, supporting diverse and underserved communities. In 2025 alone, the Foundation invested $550,000 in nonprofits nationwide, funding projects across health & wellness, workforce development, and safe communities.
About Louder Than Words – Cycle 1
Cycle 1 focuses on Health & Wellness initiatives that improve quality of life for residents living in the Far East Side of Indianapolis, where JD FINL’s corporate community is located. Grants support programs that emphasize personal development, active and healthy lifestyles, and mental health.
What This Cycle Supports (Health & Wellness)
Eligible projects may include:
- Programs promoting physical activity, healthy living, and mental health
- Scholarships (full or partial) enabling participation in organizational programs
- Activities that support personal development and overall well-being
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant organizations must:
- Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Create positive impact for diverse communities
- Serve populations where 51% or more participants are people of color
- Demonstrate capacity to deliver culturally competent services
- Support efforts to alleviate discrimination and disparities affecting historically marginalized groups
- Ensure programming directly impacts residents of the Far East Side of Indianapolis
Ineligible Requests
The Foundation will not fund:
- Political campaigns or lobbying
- Organizations that unlawfully discriminate
- Religious promotion or construction of religious facilities
- Fraternal, veterans, or labor organizations
- Foundations affiliated with for-profit entities
- Endowments
- Beauty or talent contests
- Grants to individuals
- Medical, scientific, or academic research
- Travel or trips
- Schools or academic institutions
Application & Learn More
➡️ Apply and view all grant cycles: https://www.finishline.com/foundation-grants
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This grant is ideal for nonprofits that:
- Operate on the Far East Side of Indianapolis
- Deliver health, wellness, and mental health programming
- Serve predominantly communities of color
- Are seeking flexible funding up to $10,000 for direct program impact
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
- Review Type: Competitive, cycle-based
- Cycle Focus: Health & Wellness
- Best Suited For: Community-based nonprofits delivering culturally responsive health and wellness programs in Indianapolis
