Lilly Endowment Grant

PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS

Mission

The IndyEast Economic Mobility District (IEMD) will create a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming district in which all families have access to the tools, resources and opportunities to achieve economic mobility and build generational wealth.

History

Over the past two decades, IndyEast partners have worked to restore prosperity after decades of disinvestment, job loss, and population decline. Through leadership from John Boner Neighborhood Centers, Edna Martin Christian Center, Southeast Community Services, and a network of committed partners, our neighborhoods have leveraged public, private, and philanthropic investments to deliver visible, lasting change. Landmark initiatives such as the Super Bowl Legacy Project and the IndyEast Promise Zone mobilized nearly $400 million in combined investments, expanding housing opportunities, improving infrastructure, and strengthening resident engagement and organizational capacity. Building on that foundation, the IEMD represents the next evolution of this work: A bold, place-based initiative designed to strengthen communities, stabilize families, and create equitable pathways to economic mobility.

core proposal

Lead Partners

Supporting Documents

Housing Innovation

Provide access to stable housing and homeownership opportunities

Predevelopment Grants
IndyEast Homeownership Initiative
Owner-Occupied Repair Fund
Housing Stability Navigators
Housing Stability for School Success Replication
Opportunity Savings Program
Community Development Capacity Building
Additional Documents
Economic Development

Reduce barriers to attracting redevelopment of former industrial sites for new job creation

Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund
Incentives for Jobs Program
Indy Economic Development Inc. Partnership
Economic Development Capacity Building
Additional Documents
Workforce Development

Provide residents with industry recognized training and certification for high-demand jobs

Industry Recognized Certificates Program
Training Stipends
Barrier Busting Funds
Employer Champions Program
Work Experience Learning
Workforce Coordination Team
Additional Documents
Full Proposal Package & Supporting Documents