Grant Funding for Final Round Now Available

Overview

The Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI) is a place-based partnership between the National Urban League (NUL), the Indianapolis Urban League (IUL), and the African American Coalition of Indianapolis (AACI). The initiative is being funded through a $100 million grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. to the National Urban League. IAAQLI will recommend funding to NUL for 501C3 organizations and their community partnerships that provide solutions to address critical issues facing Indianapolis’ African American community.

Introduction

Welcome to the Grant Funding page of the Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI). Here, you’ll find comprehensive information about our place-based partnership between the National Urban League (NUL), the Indianapolis Urban League (IUL), and the African American Coalition of Indianapolis (AACI). Funded through a $100 million grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. to the National Urban League, IAAQLI is dedicated to recommending funding to NUL for 501C3 organizations and their community partnerships that provide solutions to address critical issues facing Indianapolis’ African American community.

On this page, you’ll find:

– Lists of grantees across all rounds of funding
– Priority areas of funding
– Detailed project descriptions
– Strategic areas of investment

We invite you to explore the impactful work being supported through IAAQLI and learn more about how these initiatives are transforming the quality of life for the African American community in Indianapolis.

The button below provides an overview of IAAQLI strategies, grant guidelines, and other important information.

Download the IAAQLI Grant Guidelines

Interested organizations should review this page to understand the application requirements. Applicants are encouraged to watch all tutorial videos to learn about preparing for the grant process and how to complete and submit an application.

For all rounds of funding, the IAAQLI Management Team, in partnership with the National Urban League, the Indianapolis Urban League and the African American Coalition of Indianapolis, reserves the right to transfer dollars within or across its strategies. The total dollar amount allocated for the issue areas will not change.

Special Announcement: Round 4 Funding Now Open!

Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI) is proud to announce the launch of Round 4 Request for Proposals (RFPs) across key focus areas that impact the quality of life for African Americans in Indianapolis and Marion County. This is the final round of funding for IAAQLI. Eligible organizations are invited to apply for funding to support innovative, community-centered programs. Each RFP outlines funding availability, strategic priorities, and application instructions. View the full RFPs and submit your application through the IAAQLI grants portal by following the application links for each pillar below.

📅 Deadline to Apply: August 11, 2025, by 11:59 PM (ET)