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Indianapolis Foundation reports crime-prevention gains from Elevation grants but warns ARPA support is ending
Summary
The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee heard data from the Indianapolis Foundation showing outcomes from four rounds of Elevation grants, including reductions in murders and nonfatal shootings and improved recidivism for participants; foundation staff and councilors discussed sustainability as ARPA funds phase out.
The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee heard a report Jan. 15 on the Elevation grant program, a multi-round fund administered by the Indianapolis Foundation using city and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars.
The presentation, given by Josette Robinson, director of special programs and initiatives at the Indianapolis Foundation, summarized results from rounds one through four and the foundation's capacity-building work. Robinson told committee members the program aims to invest in grassroots, community-led efforts that address the root causes of violent crime.
Robinson said the Elevation program backed dozens of grassroots grantees and used city dollars for a "thriving neighborhoods" category. She reported that across four rounds the program supported 34 grantees and that city funds awarded totaled $3,914,950. Robinson said…
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