Grant Request Community Action of Greater Indianapolis

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Community Action of Greater Indianapolis
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: CAGI
Mailing Address: 3266 N Meridian St ste 300
City: Indianapolis
State: IN
Postal Code: 46208
Main Phone: 3173961732
Main Fax: 3173961530
Organization Website: cagi-in.org
Employer ID Number: 35-6048441
Organization Tax Status: Non Profit

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 01/16/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: We CaNN & First Time Home Buyer Financial Literacy
Project Description:

Since 1965, the supportive services of Community Action of Greater Indianapolis (CAGI) provided affordable housing, energy assistance, childcare, family support, car repair, education and training programs, transitional housing, lead remediation, emergency rental, and food assistance to lower-wealth residents throughout Indianapolis. With a mission to reduce and ultimately eliminate poverty for our participants throughout our service area, CAGI has served more than 40,000 households and 100,000 residents of Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Marion, and Tipton Counties.

The WE CANN (Community Action Neighborhood Network) Program: Through job building and educational enhancements, We CANN is an evidence-based approach to decreasing crime and health disparities. WE CANN teaches young Black men and women to become organizers of change through peer-to-peer training.
Homeownership: CAGI financial curriculum provides paths to asset ownership and wealth building through monthly homebuyer education workshops.

Total Project Budget: 10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): First Financial Bank, Chase Bank, Union Savings Bank

Project Duration: 12 Months
Geographical Area Served: Marion, Tipton, Hendricks, and Boone County
Age Group To Be Served: 18-30

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Lori
Contact Last Name: Gray
Contact Title: Compliance Wealth Development Manager
Contact Phone: 3173961732
Contact Email: lgray@cagi-in.org