The Indianapolis Colts and the Irsay family launched Kicking The Stigma in 2020 with the intention to raise awareness on the prevalence of mental health disorders and to raise and distribute funding to nonprofit organizations that are creating a lasting impact in the mental health sector.
The Action Grant program was established to support these organizations by offering financial support for projects and programs that align with the Action Grant focus areas.
Action Grant Focus Areas
Behavioral Health Workforce Development
Equitable Access to Treatment and Resources
Grassroots Peer-to-Peer Programming
Awareness and Anti-Stigma Initiatives
Youth Mental Health
Disclaimer: Organizations are permitted to submit an application to only one of the below focus areas.
Kicking The Stigma aims to contribute to programs where funding will be used to enhance an organization's workforce and its opportunity to increase its capacity to care for patients.
Kicking The Stigma aims to fund organizations that address and remove barriers to receiving treatment and resources that Hoosiers, particularly underserved communities, across the state face when seeking mental health assistance (i.e. transportation, affordability, workforce shortage, etc.).
Kicking The Stigma aims to fund grassroots peer-to-peer programs using an evidence-based, community-centric model to address mental health challenges and advocate for change within the communities they serve.
Kicking The Stigma aims to fund organizations and initiatives which raise awareness about the prevalence and acceptance of mental health disorders in our communities.
Kicking The Stigma aims to fund organizations designed to impact youth mental health through any of the above areas of focus. Special consideration will be given to Youth Mental Health proposals involving youth sports.
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