Indy Arts Councilgrant
Indy Arts Council Project Grants: Art Activities in Public Spaces
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists who are 18 or older, residents of Marion County, and able to provide an SSN, ITIN, or A-Number/USCIS Number; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor that primarily serve Marion County and are not physically headquartered outside it. Past project grant awardees, schools, universities, booster clubs, friends groups, foundations, and organizations that exist solely for fundraising are ineligible.
- The Focus: Funding for arts activities in public spaces in Marion County, such as parks and libraries; activities should meaningfully connect with a specific audience. Permanent public art installations are not eligible.
- The Funding: Applicants may request $2,000 to $10,000; grant awards are made from $2,000 to $10,000 with no match requirement.
- Key Requirements: Read the application guidelines, optionally attend a call-out meeting, and submit a written, online application by January 10, 2027 at 11:59 pm with a clear plan for arts activities that meaningfully connect with a specific audience.
Applications openJanuary 10, 2027
DeadlineSunday, January 10, 2027
AwardGrant awards will be made from $2,000 to $10,000; applicants may request $2,000 to $10,000.
Program datesApril 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028
LocationIndianapolis, IN
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Age range18–
Application notesCall-out meetings are optional and encouraged: Friday, October 9, 12:30 pm on Zoom (registration required; recorded and posted at the page), and Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 pm at Indianapolis Public Library, Central Branch. Alternate application formats (dictated responses, video responses, other languages) may be arranged through grants@indyarts.org.
Contactgrants@indyarts.org
Indy Arts Council
Organization based in Indianapolis