Funding Amount

$1,200 (example award to Michigan City Southern Shore Art Association)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

  • Schools with art programs

Geography

  • In La Porte County, honoring the memory of Dale E
  • In La Porte County

Other requirements

  • Arts organizations
  • Community arts initiatives

Overview

Grants to support art and artists in La Porte County, honoring the memory of Dale E. Landsman, local advertising executive and fine artist.

Geographic Scope: La Porte County, Indiana

Focus Areas:

  • Visual arts
  • Art exhibitions
  • Support for artists
  • Art education and contests
  • Art supplies for students
  • Community art initiatives

Eligibility:

  • Arts organizations
  • Schools with art programs
  • Community arts initiatives
  • Artists and students in La Porte County

Past Grant Examples:

  • Support for Creative Concepts art show at Michiana Resources
  • Art contests for elementary school students
  • Specialty art supplies for high school and adult artists
  • Support for Michigan City Southern Shore Art Association ($1,200 for membership boosting, exhibit sponsorship, and artist support)

Foundation History: Established February 2001 to perpetuate the memory of Dale E. Landsman and promote his love for visual arts. Landsman was known for his creativity and ability to inspire creative growth in others. He began drawing and painting at age 7, winning his first award in school.

Contact:

  • Unity Foundation of La Porte County
  • PO Box 527, Michigan City, IN 46360
  • Phone: (219) 879-0327
  • Website: uflc.net

How to Donate:

  • Send check to Unity Foundation of La Porte County, PO Box 527, Michigan City, IN 46360
  • Make checks payable to Dale E. Landsman Arts Foundation

What Unity Foundation of La Porte County actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
59
Total given
$1.08M
Median grant
$8,641
Range
$5,022–$195K
  • By dollars: Indiana 95%, Illinois 2%, Colorado 1%. Top recipient cities: Michigan City, IN; La Porte, IN; Valparaiso, IN.
  • 45% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 19% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Greater Laporte Economic Development Corporation · La Porte, IN

    Business retention

    $195K

  • La Lumiere School · La Porte, IN

    Scholarships

    $164K

  • La Porte County Small Animal Shelter · La Porte, IN

    Operating support

    $51K

  • Boys and Girls Club Laporte County · Michigan City, IN

    Building fund

    $45K

  • Women's Care Center Foundation · Mishawaka, IN

    Operating support

    $42K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Arts
  • Visual artists
  • Education

Categories

Browse similar grants by category

Related Grants

Open grants from this funder and similar programs

Your AI grants department

Ready to apply for Dale E. Landsman Arts Foundation Grant?

Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.

You found Dale E. Landsman Arts Foundation Grant. Now let's win it.

Start writing