Lilly Endowment is pleased to announce Strengthening Youth Programs in Indiana (SYPI), a competitive initiative to help advance the academic, physical and social development of Indiana youth. Through SYPI, the Endowment seeks to support and strengthen eligible youth-serving organizations that provide programs and services to youth (ages five through 18) in communities throughout Indiana.
The Endowment expects grant amounts to range from $60,000 up to $1 million. Proposals are due by 12 p.m. EDT on May 1, 2023 and must be submitted through the online Application Form below. Funding decisions are expected to be made during fall 2023.
To be eligible for funding under SYPI, an organization must meet the following criteria:
For a full list of eligibility requirements, please refer to the Request for Proposals (RFP).
The Endowment will consider applications from Indiana youth-serving organizations seeking SYPI funding in one or more of the following categories:
As part of SYPI, the Endowment has provided grant funding to Indiana Youth Institute (IYI), a statewide intermediary organization that provides data, training, consultation and other resources to Indiana youth-serving organizations. IYI will offer initiative-specific workshops, technical assistance and other information for organizations participating in SYPI. Learn more about IYI and its SYPI workshops and other support services at iyi.org.
Questions
Email us at strengtheningyouth@lei.org.
Review the RFP before completing the online Application Form below and upload your proposal document as a single PDF by 12 p.m. EDT on May 1, 2023. An application is not complete until the proposal narrative and supporting documents are uploaded with the application.