As an Indiana Arts Commission Regional Arts Partner, Arts United administers IAC grants in eleven counties of Region 3: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Miami, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley. Arts United serves as a source of information, referral and technical services for local organizations who apply for state arts funding.

Arts Organization Support (AOS) Grants

AOS grants provide annual operating support for the artistic and administrative functions of eligible arts and cultural organizations that provide arts activities with special attention to underserved communities.

FY23 AOS Dates and Deadlines

Grant Period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025
Application Open: January 4, 2023
Deadline to request draft application review: February 23, 2023
Application Due: March 9, 2023 at 11:59PM EST
Panel Review: April 20 – May 4, 2023
Award Notification: June 12, 2023
Final Grant Report Due, Year One: July 13, 2024
Final Grant Report Due, Year Two: July 13, 2025

Arts Project Support (APS) Grants

APS grants provide funding to Indiana arts and non-arts organizations to support a distinct aspect of the organization’s arts activities, such as a one-time event, a single production, an exhibition, or an educational seminar; or to support a series of related arts activities, such as art classes or training sessions.

FY23 APS Dates and Deadlines

Applicants may request up to $5,000 to support their arts project.

Virtual Application Support Session, Arts Project Support: February 7, 2023, 4:00pm

Grant Period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
Application Open: January 4, 2023
Deadline to request draft application review: February 23, 2023
Application Due: March 9, 2023 at 11:59PM EST
Panel Review: April 20 – May 4, 2023
Award Notification: June 12, 2023
First Payment (75%): October 2023
Final Grant Report Due: July 13, 2024
Second Payment (25%): Released once the Final Grant Report has been submitted and approved.

Ready to Apply?

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To access the online system, go to ​in.gov/arts/apply. Once in the online grant system, open and complete the questionnaire found at the top of the page. Applicants new to the IAC’s online system will need to create a profile to get started.

Questions?

Contact Phil Slane at (260) 424-0646 ext. 2016 or pslane@artsunited.org.