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New grants support efforts to strengthen the capacity of art museums in...
Lilly Endowment has awarded grants to help art museums throughout Indiana strengthen and enhance their ability to contribute to the cultural vibrancy of the local communities they serve.
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Lilly Endowment awards $400 Million grants to Indiana Lifelong Learning...
The Endowment supported the establishment of both organizations to help further their missions by engaging in selected projects from time to time that supplement the community development and education programs and support provided in Indiana by governmental entities or other organizations.
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Lilly Endowment names new program director in education
John Kuykendall is joining Lilly Endowment’s staff as a program director for education. He plans to begin work at the Endowment in July 2026.
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Lilly Endowment and CICP announce the launch of a new annual endowed life...
The series will help people better understand emerging life sciences breakthroughs and the implications for patients, families, and their communities and strengthen connections between Indiana’s industry, universities, and community organizations while emphasizing the state’s role as a leader in life sciences innovation.
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Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams to Benefit from $10 Million Lilly Endowment...
Grace College has received a $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams kickstart a new program to revitalize Kosciusko County lakes.
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United Way of Central Indiana creates Indianapolis volunteer hub with support...
United Way of Central Indiana is creating a centralized hub for nonprofit volunteer opportunities across Indianapolis. Volunpair is a first-of-its-kind initiative made possible by a $1.3 million grant from Lilly Endowment.
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Grants will help strengthen the capacity of faith-based organizations to...
Lilly Endowment has approved 30 grants to help faith-based organizations enhance their efforts to provide aid to those affected by disasters in communities throughout the United States.
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New grants fund large-scale capital projects at Indiana residential camps
Lilly Endowment has approved a new round of grants totaling more than $155 million to help residential youth camps in Indiana enhance and expand their facilities through capital improvements.
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National Geographic Society bolsters archival access with $57 million grant...
With support from Lilly Endowment, “The Archives” exhibition at the Museum of Exploration and the Center for Human Histories and Cultures will foster global collaboration and expand knowledge of the Society’s world-renowned collections.
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New initiative seeks to encourage individuals to explore Christian practices
Lilly Endowment is inviting faith-based organizations to enhance and multiply the opportunities they offer individuals to learn about and engage in Christian practices that can help them explore spiritual questions and interests, cultivate experiences of awe and wonder, build community and grow in faith.
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Lilly Endowment awards renewal grants to 154 K-12 educators working...
Grants through the 2026 Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program will fund educators' renewal projects that aim to restore their commitment to the education profession, foster creativity and, in turn, enhance the educational experiences of their students.
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Feeding America announces $75 million grant from Lilly Endowment
The three-year grant will further Feeding America’s mission and national strategy to help end hunger in the United States by strengthening its ability to support local communities and advance long-term, sustainable solutions to hunger.
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