Indiana Arts Commission announces grant deadlines

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:12 AM

By Staff report

Applications for the IAC Arts Organization Support and Arts Project Support grant programs are currently open and will close for application on March 4 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

About the Arts Project Support Program

Arts Project Support grants provide nonprofit organizations and public entities with funding to support a specific arts activity, such as a one-time event, a single production, an exhibition, an educational workshop, or a series of related arts activities such as art classes or training sessions.

The goal of the Arts Project Support grant program is to provide Indiana’s people and communities with access to arts experiences.

In fiscal year 2026, this competitive program will be offered twice. The spring application cycle, for projects taking place between July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026, is open now and will close on March 4, 2025. The fall application cycle, for projects taking place between Jan. 1, 2026-Dec. 31, 2026, will open on July 9, 2025, and will close on Sept. 9, 2025. Applicants are only eligible to receive one Arts Project Support grant in FY2026.

Learn more about Arts Project Support and access the guidelines.

About the Arts Organization Support Program

Arts Organization Support grants provide stable and consistent funding to arts organizations across varied geographies and budget sizes. This competitive program is open every odd calendar year, and applicants funded in the program will be funded for two fiscal years (FY2026 and FY2027).

The goal of the Arts Organization Support Program is that a wide range of the state’s arts organizations can make high-quality artistic experiences available to both residents and visitors through equitably distributed and meaningful grant awards.

Applications for Arts Organization Support are due March 4, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET through the IAC's online grant system. Learn more and access the guidelines.