Basic Needs Fund

Focusing on the essential, stabilizing factors of a person's life.

Serving our neighbor’s basic needs is at the heart of United Way’s work.

More than 100 years ago, United Way was created to organize support for those who were hungry, sick, disabled and vulnerable to crisis. Today, more than 244,000 households in our community have their basic needs in critically short supply or non-existent. To guarantee our neighbors can achieve their full potential, it’s essential to make certain every person in Central Indiana has access to healthy food, safe housing, quality healthcare and reliable transportation. 

The deadline to apply for a basic needs grant this year has passed. If your organization is interested in learning about future grant opportunities, please visit this page in Spring 2025.

ACCREDITED PARTNERS

Application Period Opens: July 8, 2024

Application Period Closes: August 7, 2024

Grant Awards Announced: End October 2024

Contract Period Begins: January 1, 2025

ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE ACCREDITED NETWORK

Application Period Opens: October 11, 2024

Application Period Closes: November 8, 2024

Grant Awards Announced: Mid-February 2025

Contract Period Begins: April 1, 2025