Art for Awareness Grants

Purpose: Fund projects that use arts-based activities to prevent or create awareness of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or addiction in Marion County.

Funding Source: City of Indianapolis and Opioid Settlement Funds

Geographic Scope: Marion County, Indiana

Eligible Applicants:

• Nonprofits (501(c)(3) status)
• Individual artists

Eligible Artists:

• 18 years of age or older
• Able to provide Social Security Number (SSN), Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), or A-Number/USCIS Number
• Resident of and/or work predominantly in Marion County

Eligible Organizations:

• Have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
• Indianapolis-based and physically headquartered in Marion County
• Must include artist(s) in their program or project and provide them with equitable fees
• All programming and projects must take place in Marion County

Project Requirements:

• Required collaboration between artists and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) subject matter experts
• Strong proposals include evidence-based techniques

Priority Areas:

• Youth-oriented programs
• Programs that center racial equity

Current Status: Applications are closed. All available funds have been awarded. Not accepting applications at this time.

Contact:

• Anna Tragesser, Director of Community Impact and Strategic Investment
• Nikki Kirk, Director of Community Impact & Strategic Investment
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (317) 631-3301

Application Process

1. Review the application guidelines
2. Watch the workshop recording (live workshop recording available)
3. Submit application by deadline
4. Panel review: Applications reviewed by panel
5. Award notification: Applicants notified of decisions by email
6. Project timeline: Projects should be completed by end of 2025

Required Materials

• Application form
• Evidence of artistic practice (digital images, video/audio files, examples of professional work from past two years)
• Resume or alternative (bio with dates marking career as artist or arts administrator)
• Webpage and/or social media pages showing background in arts & cultural sector
• Collaboration documentation with SUD expert

Notes

• Applications currently closed
• All available funds have been awarded
• Program not accepting applications at this time