Serve Indiana is a voice for service and volunteerism in the state, aiming to demonstrate the power of service as a solution to community needs through the coordination of Day of Service projects that leverage community connections, build capacity for local service programs, and increase understanding and commitment to national service and volunteerism.
The grant offered by Serve Indiana aims to support Day of Service projects that showcase the effectiveness of service as a solution to various community issues. It encourages projects that foster community connections, utilize local resources, enhance the capacity of local national service programs through networking, and bolster the commitment of members and volunteers to national service. Specifically, projects for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service should honor Dr. King's legacy by focusing on initiatives that promote economic, environmental, educational, or other forms of equity while addressing immediate community needs or systemic issues. The grants are variable, with amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000, based on the project's requirements.