Arts Organization Support (AOS) Grants

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:

• South Shore Arts
• 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 46321
• Phone: 219-836-1839
• Website: southshoreartsonline.org

Funding Source: Indiana Arts Commission with funds from the Indiana General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts

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:

• Current application cycle dates
• Complete application requirements
• Detailed eligibility criteria
• Scoring methodology
• Required documentation