Franklin Township Community School Corporation has received a $29,553,117 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Marion County K-12 Public Schools Initiative.
This is one of 34 large-scale implementation grants being awarded through phase 3 of the initiative, which is designed to help strengthen the academic achievement of students in Indianapolis and improve their prospects for success after high school.
With the grant, Franklin Central High School will launch a dedicated Health Sciences Academy housed in a new 38,617-square-foot facility. To support the seamless integration of career learning, this facility will feature modern medical simulation labs and industry-aligned instructional spaces designed for hands-on training. By locating these advanced resources directly on the Franklin Central campus, students will be able to incorporate Health Sciences programming into their existing daily schedules. This on-site model allows students to pursue rigorous Career and Technical Education (CTE) coursework—including Pre-Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, Biomedical Sciences, and Exercise Science—and earn professional credentials while remaining fully engaged in the high school experience, including core academics, performing arts, and athletics.
"This grant empowers us to bring first-class healthcare education directly to our students' doorstep," said Dr. Chase Huotari, Superintendent. "By integrating these high-demand pathways into our campus, we are ensuring that Franklin Central students can pursue their career dreams without sacrificing the comprehensive high school experience they value".
About Franklin Township Community School Corporation Located on the southeast side of Indianapolis, Franklin Township Community School Corporation is a thriving community of over 11,000 learners. With seven elementary schools, two intermediate schools, a junior high, and a comprehensive high school, FTCSC is a proud leader in innovative student experiences that prepare students to make a difference after high school.
Franklin Township Community School Corporation received a $5,452,500 implementation grant from Lilly Endowment in 2025 through phase 2 of the Marion County K-12 Public School Initiative.
Lilly Endowment is making large-scale implementation grants to private schools in Indianapolis through a separate, complementary initiative.
About Lilly Endowment Inc. Lilly Endowment Inc. is an Indianapolis-based private foundation created in 1937 by J.K. Lilly, Sr. and his sons Eli and J.K. Jr. through gifts of stock in their pharmaceutical business, Eli Lilly and Company. Although the gifts of stock remain a financial bedrock of the Endowment, it is a separate entity from the company, with a distinct governing board, staff, and location. In keeping with the founders’ wishes, the Endowment supports the causes of community development, education, and religion. The Endowment funds programs throughout the United States, especially in the field of religion, and maintains a special commitment to its founders’ hometown, Indianapolis, and home state, Indiana.
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