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Nonprofit Resources & Grants

IndyGo Foundation offers discounted bus fare and bus fare grants to nonprofits serving Marion County. Funded through IndyGo Foundation's Mobility Access Fund, we partner with you to remove transportation barriers for the people you serve.

$1.68M

Total fare awarded

301

Nonprofit partners

36

First-time grantees (2026)

5

Years of grants

Partnering with Marion County nonprofits to remove transit barriers

Beech Grove Parks Foundation
BROS Foundation
Burmese American Community Institute
Coburn Place Safe Haven
Cornerstone Youth Services
Deborah's Place
Eckerd Connects
Edna Martin Christian Center
Freewheelin' Community Bikes
Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance
Group Homes for Children
Horizon House
Indianapolis Black Theater Company
Latinas Welding Guild
Mission to Connect
Regenstrief Institute
Seeds of Caring
The Father's Heart Ministries
The Julian Center
Together We Can Too
Westminster Neighborhood Services
Beech Grove Parks Foundation
BROS Foundation
Burmese American Community Institute
Coburn Place Safe Haven
Cornerstone Youth Services
Deborah's Place
Eckerd Connects
Edna Martin Christian Center
Freewheelin' Community Bikes
Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance
Group Homes for Children
Horizon House
Indianapolis Black Theater Company
Latinas Welding Guild
Mission to Connect
Regenstrief Institute
Seeds of Caring
The Father's Heart Ministries
The Julian Center
Together We Can Too
Westminster Neighborhood Services
Beech Grove Parks Foundation
BROS Foundation
Burmese American Community Institute
Coburn Place Safe Haven
Cornerstone Youth Services
Deborah's Place
Eckerd Connects
Edna Martin Christian Center
Freewheelin' Community Bikes
Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance
Group Homes for Children
Horizon House
Indianapolis Black Theater Company
Latinas Welding Guild
Mission to Connect
Regenstrief Institute
Seeds of Caring
The Father's Heart Ministries
The Julian Center
Together We Can Too
Westminster Neighborhood Services
Beech Grove Parks Foundation
BROS Foundation
Burmese American Community Institute
Coburn Place Safe Haven
Cornerstone Youth Services
Deborah's Place
Eckerd Connects
Edna Martin Christian Center
Freewheelin' Community Bikes
Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance
Group Homes for Children
Horizon House
Indianapolis Black Theater Company
Latinas Welding Guild
Mission to Connect
Regenstrief Institute
Seeds of Caring
The Father's Heart Ministries
The Julian Center
Together We Can Too
Westminster Neighborhood Services
Beech Grove Parks Foundation
BROS Foundation
Burmese American Community Institute
Coburn Place Safe Haven
Cornerstone Youth Services
Deborah's Place
Eckerd Connects
Edna Martin Christian Center
Freewheelin' Community Bikes
Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance
Group Homes for Children
Horizon House
Indianapolis Black Theater Company
Latinas Welding Guild
Mission to Connect
Regenstrief Institute
Seeds of Caring
The Father's Heart Ministries
The Julian Center
Together We Can Too
Westminster Neighborhood Services
Beech Grove Parks Foundation
BROS Foundation
Burmese American Community Institute
Coburn Place Safe Haven
Cornerstone Youth Services
Deborah's Place
Eckerd Connects
Edna Martin Christian Center
Freewheelin' Community Bikes
Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance
Group Homes for Children
Horizon House
Indianapolis Black Theater Company
Latinas Welding Guild
Mission to Connect
Regenstrief Institute
Seeds of Caring
The Father's Heart Ministries
The Julian Center
Together We Can Too
Westminster Neighborhood Services
50% DISCOUNT

Nonprofit Discount Program

Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply to become a nonprofit partner and unlock a 50% discount to purchase bus fare for their clients. If approved, organizations can use the discount to purchase full-fare passes at a 50% discount from our IndyGo Foundation-specific storefront.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must operate within or serve Marion County, Indiana
  • Must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
  • Provide a copy of the organization’s most recent 990 (if required to file)
  • Agree not to resell bus fare purchased at a discount
Nonprofit partner

Please note that half-fare passes and IndyGo Access (paratransit, formerly Open Door) are not eligible for this nonprofit discount. Applications are accepted at any time and will be reviewed within 10 business days.

Apply for Discount

If you have any questions or are unsure if your organization is already approved for this discount purchasing program, please contact Jennifer Griggs at Jennifer.Griggs@indygofoundation.org.

GRANTS

Nonprofit Bus Fare Grants

Since 2021, IndyGo Foundation's annual Bus Fare Grants program has awarded local nonprofits with bus fare for their clients. This program is also generously funded through contributions to the Mobility Access Fund. Awardees of this grant program receive a designated amount of funding to use exclusively on discounted bus fare purchases through the IndyGo Foundation.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must operate within or serve Marion County, Indiana
  • Must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
  • Must describe how bus fare supports organizational mission
  • Must agree not to resell granted bus fare
Nonprofit partner

The Bus Fare Grant typically requires an annual application submission during a designated application window, along with midpoint and final reports describing the grant's impact on both the organization and the individuals receiving bus fare. Organizations that have depleted their awarded grant funds remain eligible to purchase bus fare via the Nonprofit Discount Program.

Visit Grant Portal

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you give bus fare to individuals?
IndyGo Foundation does not sell or provide bus fare directly to individuals. Our programs are designed for nonprofit partner organizations that provide direct services to individuals.
When will the next bus fare grant round open?
The timeline for the next application window has not yet been determined.
How can I receive information about upcoming grant rounds?
Follow IndyGo Foundation on Facebook and LinkedIn and email Jennifer Griggs at Jennifer.Griggs@IndyGoFoundation.org.