With support from a $2.83M Lilly Endowment grant, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art has acquired a major collection of historical Native American art from the Great Lakes region that will figure significantly into an extensive renovation of its Native galleries. Hood Theological Seminary will support Black congregations in the southeastern U.S. as they assess ministries, deepen knowledge about changes in their local communities and implement new ministries. John Lechleiter, former chairman, president and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company, has been elected to Lilly Endowment's Board of Directors. Duke University has received a $3.79 million grant to support this initiative during the next five years by gathering grantees for mutual learning, collecting and sharing insights emerging from the programs and tracking the initiative’s overall progress.

Continued support for institutional renewal project. The programs will help congregations gain clarity about their values and missions, explore and understand better the communities in which they serve, and draw upon their theological traditions as they adapt ministries to meet changing needs. Indiana Humanities and the Indianapolis Public Library have received funding from Lilly Endowment to help meet the demand across the state, and funds will be distributed across Indiana to provide books and materials that advance racial equity to circulating collections. Up to $15,000 of the grant may be used for congregational expenses associated with the renewal program. The Rev. Dec. 12, 2016: They spend the school year inspiring their students to inquire, discover and grow. INDIANAPOLIS – Lilly Endowment Inc. is launching a new, competitive initiative, Strengthening Indianapolis Through Arts and Cultural Innovation, to encourage ideas that uplift the unique and important role that arts and cultural organizations and projects play in building strong communities. All Called An Initiative of the C3 Project: Family Activities & Intergenerational Programs: Visual Faith Project The C3 Project and the Thriving Congregations Project are services of Vibrant Faith funded through two grants from the Lilly Endowment Inc.

Recognizing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lilly Endowment is giving more time for organizations to prepare proposals for Enhancing Opportunity in Indianapolis, a $50 million initiative that seeks to help people make progress toward economic self-sufficiency. “These grants will help congregations assess their ministries and draw on practices in their theological traditions to address new challenges and better nurture the spiritual vitality of the people they serve.”. The Endowment affords special emphasis to projects that benefit young people and promote leadership education and financial self-sufficiency in the nonprofit, charitable sector. 2 Sites: Career Pathways and Professional Development ($6,000); Upward College Summer Program 2019 ($11,000); Butler Community Arts School summer youth program, 2019 membership dues for GuideStar services, Career Learning & Employment Center for Veterans, Continued support for Operation: Job Ready Veterans, Share Student Summer Enrichment Camp 2019, Catholic Center at Georgia Institute of Technology, Partial continued support for Theological Exploration of Vocation program. We invite you to join us. Since 1987 the initiative has been responsible for starting and growing Indiana community foundations. [email protected] Although the gifts of stock remain and financial bedrock of the Endowment, it is a separate entity from the company, with a distinct governing board, staff and location. United Way of Central Indiana deepens its commitment to strengthen early learning. Aug. 1, 2017: Lilly Endowment has named two new program directors. Lilly Endowment recognizes the importance of education as an instrument of change and development. The Endowment affords special emphasis to projects that benefit young people and promote leadership education and financial self-sufficiency in the nonprofit, charitable sector. Lilly Endowment Inc. has announced two new program directors for its community development and education divisions. Lilly Endowment is making grants to help 10 central Indiana human services organizations strengthen their long-term financial sustainability. Endowment Supports INHP Efforts to Provide Affordable Housing Near New... Lilly Endowment Grant Supports Eiteljorg Museum's Acquisition of Native Art... Lilly Endowment Names New Vice Presidents, Lilly Endowment Issues 2018 Annual Report. Lilly Endowment awards $10.65 million to Indiana community foundations... Lilly Endowment grants nearly $62 million to colleges and universities across... Lilly Endowment Issues 2019 Annual Report. Details and Applications Available for Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal... Lilly Endowment Announces New Program Directors. The film is by Ted Green and Mika Brown in partnership with WFYI, Indianapolis' PBS affiliate. Maggie Thomas, an associate professor of psychology and interim dean, will administer Earlham's grant project.

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Convención Bautista Hispana de Texas will help Hispanic Baptist churches address challenges of serving communities near the Texas-Mexico border. Sept. 30, 2016: Lilly Endowment Inc. is launching the Comprehensive Counseling Initiative for Indiana K-12 Students, a five-year effort that includes encouraging public school corporations and charter schools to explore how they help students prepare for academic, career and personal success. Celebrating 20 years of Lilly Endowment’s Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship... Lilly Endowment Launches 2020 Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our, www.lillyendowment.org/thrivingcongregations/. The $11.6 million Lilly Endowment grant to the Center for Leadership Development (CLD) will help the organization reach many more youth with expanded program offerings providing learning and developmental experiences. With support from a $4 million Lilly Endowment grant, the Indianapolis Zoo will open the first Global Center for Species Survival in 2020, and serve as an international hub for species conservation efforts. Although the Endowment also supports efforts of national significance and an occasional international project, they remain primarily committed to their hometown, Indianapolis, and home state, Indiana. This renewal program supports Indiana educators to take intentional time to explore new areas of interest and pursue their dreams and passions. Pre-K works, setting children up for success in kindergarten and long after! The organization gives grants to educational institutions and programs that seek to improve the quality of education across Indiana. Indiana has more community foundations than any other state, with combined assets of nearly $3.6 billion. VVMF is the nonprofit organization that built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall) in 1982. Kids need access to high-quality pre-k. About half of U.S. adults have looked for a new religious congregation at some point in their lives and when they do, they look first for a place with strong preaching and true hospitality. The organization gives grants to educational institutions and programs that seek to improve the quality of education across Indiana. Oct. 27, 2017: Lilly Endowment has named Julie Siegler its new vice president for administration. A third phase in 2021 will support collaborative efforts seeking to impact colleges' and universities' abilities to fulfill their educational missions. Earlham College ranks high among its peers for value, undergrad teaching, Earlham College begins unusual, COVID-influenced academic year. Lilly Endowment Inc. was founded in 1937 by J.K. Lilly, Sr. and his sons Eli and J.K. Jr. for the “promotion and support of religious, educational or charitable purposes.” Throughout its history, the Endowment has sought to nurture the human spirit, intellect and character.