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.
ACCREDITED PARTNERS
Virtual Application Workshop: Thursday, June 11, 2026 (10AM)
Application Opens: Friday, June 12, 2026 (12PM)
Application Closes: Thursday, July 2, 2026 (3PM)
Grant Awards Announced: End of October 2026
Contract Period Begins: January 1, 2027
The Basic Needs Fund grant cycle for non-profit organizations outside of of the United Way of Central Indiana accredited partner network is not continuing past the current grant period that ends March 31, 2027. Please email Renate Myler with any questions.
