Arts Organization Support (AOS) Grants
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Overview
Arts Organization Support Grants
Funder: Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) Regional Arts Partner program, administered by South Shore Arts
Geographic Scope: Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties in Indiana
Eligibility: Eligible arts organizations that align with IAC funding priorities
Purpose: Annual operating support for the ongoing artistic and administrative functions of arts organizations
Grant Amount: Based on available funds, number of eligible applicants, application score, organization's budget size (based on total cash revenue from most recently completed fiscal year, minus capital), equity funding priorities, and budget size policy. IAC grant awards are no greater than 20% of total revenue.
Funding Duration: Award recipients are funded for two fiscal years (FY26 & FY27)
Program Goal: Enable a wide range of the state's arts organizations to make high-quality artistic experiences available to residents and visitors through equitably distributed and meaningful grant awards
Program Frequency: Open every odd calendar year
Contact Information:
Funding Source: Indiana Arts Commission with funds from the Indiana General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts
How to Apply
Application Process
Note: Specific application deadlines, timeline, and detailed requirements not provided in source material. Program is open every odd calendar year (next opening would be 2027).
Applicants should contact South Shore Arts or visit the Indiana Arts Commission website for:
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