INDIANAPOLIS – A surprise grant to the Indy Public Safety Foundation just helped the Indianapolis police department launch a cadet program for high school graduates.
A $100,000 grant was presented to Indy Public Safety Foundation Executive Director Dane Nutty and IMPD Chief Troy Riggs at the Central Indiana Community Foundation's 100th anniversary gala held at Scottish Rite Cathedral Saturday night.
The department’s cadet program will target inner-city high school graduates ages 18-21 who want to become IMPD officers.
Central Indiana Community Foundation also presented 36 other surprise grants to Indianapolis-based organizations ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.
Other organizations receiving $100,000 awards included: Nurse-Family Partnership at Goodwill Industries, Edna Martin Christian Center, Asante Children’s Theatre, Trusted Mentors and Center for Leadership Development.
