RELIGION & CULTURAL INST INITIATIVE

Grant program by

LILLY ENDOWMENT INC

Community and Economic Development ProgramsEducation NonprofitsReligious and Faith-based OrganizationsYouth Development Organizations

Last Awarded In

2023

Median Grant

$2,500,000

Grant Range

$100,000$2,500,000

States & Territories

13 states

Applicants should follow the published grant guidelines and submit the required preliminary letter by regular or overnight mail as instructed; proposals should demonstrate clear alignment with one of the three program areas and explain Indiana relevance if applicable. For larger or multi‑year/transformational requests, emphasize organizational capacity, measurable outcomes, and readiness for significant investment and consider early phone contact with the program office to confirm fit.

Source: Website — Mar 2026

Application Contact

PROGRAM OFFICE

Program Office

(317) 924-5471
Lilly Endowment Inc. 2801 N. Meridian St. P.O. Box 88068 Indianapolis, IN 46208-0068

Preliminary letters should be sent only by regular or overnight mail. We do not accept unsolicited requests through our website’s Contact Us form.

General Contact

(317) 924-5471
2801 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2023