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Ramp Up for Success

 Managed Health Services (MHS) is proud to support community-based organizations and providers across Indiana who are dedicated to serving Hoosiers by offering grants to improve accessibility within their facilities. This grant can be used for critical infrastructure improvements such as installing wheelchair ramps, retrofitting toilet stalls, or creating Compassion Closets stocked with essential supplies, all in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. By investing in these enhancements, MHS is reinforcing its commitment to advancing health and supporting organizations that make a meaningful difference in the lives of Indiana resident

 

Who is eligible: Community-Based Organizations (CBO) in the State of Indiana that work specifically with Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD) populations (i.e. Bosma, Blind Social Center, Area Agencies on Aging, etc.) 
What can be requested through the grant: 
  • ADA-compliant aluminum access ramp 
  • Bathroom retrofit to ADA compliance; one stall 
  • Compassion Closets 
What is requested of the prospective CBO: 
  • Scope of why they want/need the grant 
  • Scope of what is needed (ramp installation, stall remodel, etc.) 
  • Number of clients that come to their facility each week/month/year 
  • Photo of where they want the ramp installed or remodel to take place 
  • Any other information you want us to know 
  • Budget proposal  

Criteria applicants will be judged on: 

 

  • Amount of MHS members in the same zip code of the CBO 
  • 145 points available

An organization will receive:

  • 20 points for serving 100+ MHS Hoosier Care Connect (HCC) Members 
  • 10 points for serving 50-99 MHS HCC Members 
  • 5 points for serving 0-49 MHS HCC Members 
  • 25 points for being located in a county with 5,000 + MHS HCC Members 
  • 15 points if the organization offers emergency housing 
  • 15 points if the organization has a food pantry onsite 
  • 15 points if the organization has partnered with MHS for an event in the past 24 months 
  • 15 points if the organization serves the Aged, Blind or Disabled population in some form 
  • 25 points if the organization is contracted as an MHS Provider 
  • 15 if the organization is a Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)
 Frequency of grant allotment by the Health Plan: 
  • One organization per quarter will be selected as a grant recipient. 

Application Deadline: 

  • October 13, 2025 – October 31, 2025  
  • All applications will be reviewed by November 3, 2025    
  • All four organizations that will receive a grant for the calendar year 2025 will be selected and notified by November 10, 2025  
  • The installations will take begin to take place by December1, 2025 (weather permitting). 
Other Details: 
  • Must be a community-based organization in the State of Indiana.  Applications open August 4, 2025, at 12 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (ET). 
  • Employees, officers and directors of Managed Health Services (MHS) (“Health Plan”), its affiliates, subsidiaries, and members of their immediate family are not eligible.  
  • VOID OUTSIDE OF THE ELIGIBILITY AREA AND WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. 
  • There will be one remodel or installation awarded each quarter (installation of a wheelchair ramp or remodel of a bathroom stall so that it is wheelchair assessable).
  • All four organizations that will receive a grant for the calendar year 2025 will be selected and notified by September 26, 2025.  
  • Recipients may not transfer grant to another organization.  
  • Recipients may not substitute grant for other items. 
  • The dollar value of each grant will vary depending on location, space, choice of remodel, or wheelchair ramp and supplies.  
  • Odds of being selected as a grant recipient depend on the total number of eligible entries submitted.  
  • Organizations selected as grant recipients will be notified by phone or email. (These organizations will be required to respond within seventy-two (72) hours of the initial notification, or the grant will be awarded to another organization.)  
  • Ramps or remodels will be installed by coordination between the Health Plan and the contracted vendor.  
  • The installations will be completed no later than March 31, 2026.   
  • Acceptance of grant constitutes permission to use winners name and/or likeness for purposes of advertising and promotion without further compensation in all media now known or hereafter discovered worldwide without notice or review or approval, except as prohibited by law.  
  • By accepting the grant, the CBO agrees to release and hold the Health Plan harmless from all losses, damages, rights, claims, and actions of any kind (including, without limitation, personal injuries, death and property damage) resulting from acceptance, possession, or use/misuse/nonuse of any ramp or remodel.   
  • Health Plan: Managed Health Services (MHS) 429 N Pennsylvania Street, Suite 109, Indianapolis, IN 46204 

For questions, contact us at shaneco.t.fennoy@mhsindiana.com.  To fill out the application for your organization, please complete the required information here: 

Compassion Closets are community-driven initiatives designed to provide essential items and support to individuals and families facing economic hardships or crisis situations. These closets serve as resource hubs, stocked with a wide range of necessities such as non-perishable food items, clothing, personal hygiene products, household essentials, and sometimes even school supplies or baby items. These spaces are often located in accessible community centers, schools, churches, or public spaces to ensure ease of access for those in need. Beyond providing tangible goods, Compassion Closets also offer emotional support, referrals to other social services, and sometimes even educational workshops or skills training programs to empower individuals on their journey towards self-sufficiency. 

Last Updated: 10/15/2025