The 16 Tech Community Investment Fund was established during the creation of the 16 Tech Community Corporation as the nonprofit manager of the 16 Tech Innovation District. The 16 Tech Community Investment Fund is the organization’s primary initiative to deliver on its commitment to ensure access, opportunity and revitalization of neighborhoods near the 16 Tech Innovation District. The 16 Tech Community Investment Fund awards grants in support of projects and programs that are important to the following communities:
- Near Northwest: Riverside, Rivers Edge, Planners, NW Civic League, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Kessler-Wides (KW30), Golden Hill, Cold Springs, Clifton on the River
- Near West: Haughville, Hawthorne, Stringtown, We Care
- Fayette Street, Indiana Avenue, MLK Jr. Street, Historic Flanner House Homes, and Ransom Place
All applicants must demonstrate resident and neighborhood support for the proposed project or funding request. Information about previously awarded projects is available here.
Funding priorities include:
- Workforce training
- Create meaningful workforce development opportunities for adults that lead to career pathways earning at least a living wage.
- Business support
- Support the growth and sustainability of local businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Education
- Expand educational opportunities for children in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).
- Infrastructure and beautification
- Connect people and places to enhance community-building by investing in art, housing, nature and beautification of the built environment.
- Neighborhood capacity building
- Build organizational capacity, grow social capital and an entrepreneurial spirit as well as support community organizing that leads to residents being more empowered.
Grants are awarded from two funding pools:
INNOVATION POOL (Deadline: September 13 at noon)
- This funding pool supports projects up to $25,000 that align with the fund priorities.
- Who can apply:
- Registered 501(c)(3) organizations with annual budgets less than $1 million; or
- Individuals who have partnered with a non-profit fiscal agent.
IMPACT POOL (Deadline: October 1 at 5:00 p.m.):
- This funding pool supports projects up to $100,000 that align with the fund priorities. Multi-year requests will be considered.
- Who can apply:
- Registered 501(c)(3) organizations; or
- Organizations and/or individuals who have partnered with a non-profit fiscal agent.
Learn more and apply online here.
