Through its Summer Youth Program Fund, Lilly Endowment collaborated with 13 funders in Marion County (Indianapolis) which in the aggregate in 2003 awarded more than $1.7 million to more than 130 programs in 93 agencies that serve 90,000 youth in the county.  It greatly appreciates the insights, dedication and collaborative spirit of its funding partners.

Lilly Endowment contributed more than $900,000 toward these programs in 2003.

The grants focus on providing safe and positive experiences for children and teens ages 4 to 19 years old at little or no cost. Grants are given to programs in residential and daily care, enhancement and youth employment. Grant recipients represent organizations ranging from churches and area community centers to theaters and parks, offering sports, overnight camping, arts, community service and tutoring.

The program director for this grant program is Willis K. Bright Jr., 317/916-7358.

For more information, call the Marion County Commission on Youth at 317/921-1288.

Marion County Commission on Youth: www.mccoyouth.org