Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
The Indiana Arts Commission provides free grants to nonprofit arts organizations, government entities, schools, libraries, and colleges for specific arts activities including events, productions, exhibitions, or workshops. Organizations may receive one grant per fiscal year, with applications accepted twice yearly. The next deadline is September 3, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 3, 2026
“Spring: March 5, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. ET; Fall: September 3, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. ET”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get.
“Up to $4,000 grant; no match requirement”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Varies by cycle: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (Spring) or January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027 (Fall)
Who can apply. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations in any arts discipline; other 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities providing arts programming; 501(c)(6) tourism entities or Chambers of Commerce; local units of government; public libraries; public and privat
How they choose.
“Applications reviewed and scored by members of the public”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Members only
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