The Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) has announced a $30 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to support and expand work with youth in Indiana.

The largest single foundation gift in the organization’s 160-year history will support two years of a five-year strategic plan for 31 Boys & Girls Club organizations in Indiana, including programming at 117 sites as well as capital and renovation projects. In addition, the gift will expand BGCA’s reach within the state, to provide access and opportunities to youth in unserved and underserved communities.

The grant is one of nine allocations totaling $91.5 million that the Lilly Endowment has made to national youth-serving organizations to help them enhance and expand the impact of their Indiana affiliates and chapters. The grants reflect the endowment’s longstanding commitment to the healthy development of youth in Indiana and to the youth workers and organizations that serve them.

“Statewide gifts like this are extraordinary and will drive deep impact for kids and teens throughout the state of Indiana,” said BGCA president and CEO Jim Clark. “Now, more than ever, with the right support system, positive mentorship, and life-enhancing opportunities, kids can thrive. Thanks to this support from Lilly Endowment, Boys & Girls Clubs in Indiana will be able to enable great futures for more young people.”

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