Organizations Invited to Apply for Downtown Outreach Grants

Bloomington, Ind.–The City of Bloomington invites 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for City funding for projects that will improve the human condition of Bloomington residents who are unhoused or who are in jeopardy of becoming homeless. 

The 2023 Downtown Outreach Grants (DTO) application is available at bloomington.in.gov/cfrd.

The City’s Community and Family Resources Department is responsible for the distribution and administration of this fund. In 2022, $250,000 was distributed to local non-profit agencies including Beacon, Inc., Centerstone, Bloomington Homeless Coalition, Hotels for Homeless, Middle Way House, Monroe County Humane Association, New Hope for Families, Sojourn House, and Wheeler Mission.

“Getting resources to those in our community lacking them is important work,” said Mayor John Hamilton. “We are committed to improving the lives of everyone in Bloomington, and that includes our most vulnerable community members. Getting these funds to the non-profit organizations doing this work is one effective way to do that.” 

The deadline for the 2023 grants cycle is Monday, December 5, 2022, at 5 p.m. Awards will be announced by December 15, 2022.

Questions regarding the grant process and completed applications should be directed to Marissa Parr-Scott at marissa.parrscott@bloomington.in.gov or 812-349-3430.