Grants & Fellowships / Verified 10 September 2026
The Indy Arts Council's Summer Youth Program Fund provides free grants to tax-exempt youth-serving organizations or those with fiscal sponsors in Marion County. Program Grants cover staffing, materials, meals, and scholarships for summer enrichment serving ages 4–24. Capital Grants support equipment and projects for organizations that received funding in two of the last three years and are 2027 recipients.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. October 16, 2026
“Application Closes – October 16, 2026 at 4pm”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get.
“Grants for program costs (staffing, materials, meals, scholarships); capital equipment/projects for eligible repeat grantees”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Summer programs (May–August 2027)
Who can apply. Tax-exempt youth-serving organizations or those with a fiscal sponsor, located in Marion County/Indianapolis. Capital Grants require receipt of SYPF funding in two of the last three years (2024, 2025, 2026) and must also be a 2027 recipient
How they choose.
“Collaborative review by 10 funders including Lilly Endowment, The Indianapolis Foundation, Cummins, and others. Most qualified applicants receive some level of funding.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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