IndyEast Guaranteed Income Initiative (IGII) - Cohort 1 Pilot
The IndyEast Guaranteed Income Initiative was a pilot guaranteed income program launched in October 2022 by three east Indianapolis community centers - John Boner Neighborhood Centers, Southeast Community Services, and Edna Martin Christian Center - operating collectively as the IndyEast Economic Mobility District. The pilot provided low-income families already enrolled in the centers' case management services with $500 unconditional monthly payments for about 18 months, running through March 2024. It was privately funded through philanthropic partners including Tomberg Family Philanthropies and the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, coordinated with United Way of Central Indiana. Results from this first cohort informed a much larger second cohort of 125 households launched in 2025 through a new, expanded funding partnership with United Way of Central Indiana.
Collective impact model, Multi-org governance, East Indianapolis, Case management required, Pilot cohort
Headquarters
- Organization Name
- IndyEast Economic Mobility District (John Boner Neighborhood Centers, Southeast Community Services, Edna Martin Christian Center)
- City
- Indianapolis
- State / Province
- Indiana
- Country
- United States
Status & Funding
- Organization status
- Active
- Program status
- Inactive
- Application status
- Timed
- Number of recipients
- 15
- Funding type
- Nonprofit, Philanthropic
Benefits
- Currency Type
- Fiat
- Currency
- USD
- Total Amount
- 9,000 USD
- Avg. Per Month
- 500 USD
- Payment frequency
- Monthly
- How long the program lasts
- 18 months
- Benefit details
Participants received $500 per month, unconditional and unrestricted, for approximately 18 months (October 2022-March 2024). Payments were paired with wraparound case management, financial coaching, and career/employment services delivered by the three partner community centers. The program was designed to let families use funds at their discretion for needs such as bills, education, or opportunities for their children.
Eligibility
Overview
- Eligibility details
Participants had to already be enrolled in case management/coaching services at one of the three partner organizations - John Boner Neighborhood Centers, Southeast Community Services, or Edna Martin Christian Center - serving Indianapolis's east side. The pilot targeted low-income families in the IndyEast/east Indianapolis service area. The program is closed to new applicants; this cohort has concluded.
Geography
- US states covered
- Indiana
- Countries covered
- United States
- Cities covered
- Indianapolis
- Residency of Target Geography
- Yes
Participation
- Research / data sharing
- Required
- Complementary program enrollment required
- Case management / coaching services at a partner community center
- Research / participation requirements
Seed data lists City Strategies and United Way as research/evaluation partners for this initiative; independent confirmation of a formal research protocol was not obtained during this pass, but pilot outcomes are cited as having informed the design and funding of the larger second cohort (125 households, launched 2025) under a new United Way of Central Indiana partnership.
Application Process
- How to apply
Recruitment was limited to individuals already receiving case management/coaching services through John Boner Neighborhood Centers, Southeast Community Services, or Edna Martin Christian Center. The pilot is not currently accepting applications; it has concluded and been succeeded by a larger, United Way-funded second cohort.
- Selection process
Participants were selected from among existing case-management clients of the three partner community centers on Indianapolis's east side (the IndyEast Economic Mobility District).
