Arts United is one of 11 Regional Arts Partners with the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC). These partners work alongside the IAC to promote and expand participation in the arts in Indiana. Partners provide broad local access to arts services and funding opportunities and provide services that include, but are not limited to, grantsmaking and information and referral.
As the Region 3 partner, Arts United serves the following counties: Adams, Allen, Dekalb, Huntington, Lagrange, Miami, Noble. Steuben, Wabash, Wells, Whitley
Arts Project Support (APS)
Arts Project Support (APS), a core grant program of the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC), provides funding to 501c3 nonprofits, units of government, and schools to support arts projects that occur during the grant period. Some examples of eligible projects include a one-time art event, a single performance, an exhibition, an educational workshop, or series of related arts activities such as art classes or training sessions that are open to the public whether free or for a fee. Applicants may request up to $4,000 (new) to support their project, and there is no match requirement.
APS FY2026 Spring Application Timeline
Grant Period: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Application Open: January 7, 2025
Draft Review Deadline (for new applicants): February 24, 2025
Application Deadline: March 4, 2025 at 11:59 pm
Funding Notification: By July 1, 2025
Grant Agreements are Processed: July – October 2024
Final Report Deadline: July 15, 2026
APS FY2026 Fall Application Cycle
Grant Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Application Open: July 8, 2025
Draft Review Deadline (for new applicants): August 29, 2025
Application Deadline: September 9, 2025 at 11:59 pm
Funding Notification: By December 12, 2025
Final Report Deadline: January 15, 2027
Arts Organization Support (AOS)
Arts Organization Support (AOS) grants provide annual operating support for the ongoing artistic and administrative functions of eligible arts organizations that align with IAC funding priorities. The applicant does not request a grant amount. The grant amount is based on available funds, the number of eligible applicants, application score, the organization’s budget size, equity funding priorities, and budget size policy.
The Arts Organization Support program will be open every other year. Applicants who are funded in this program will be funded for two years. Those not funded in FY26-27 are welcome to apply to Arts Project Support in 2025 for funding in FY26.
AOS FY2026-27 Timeline
Grant Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027
Application Open: January 7, 2025
Draft Review Deadline (for new applicants): February 24, 2025
Application Deadline: March 4, 2025 at 11:59 pm
Panel Review: April 21 – May 2, 2025 (available to watch live via Zoom only)
Funding Notification: By July 1, 2025
FY26 Final Report Deadline: July 17, 2026
FY27 Final Report Deadline: July 15, 2027
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