Mental Health & Wellness Grants for Creatives

Purpose: Support artists and creative workers in navigating and preventing addiction and substance use disorder. These grants help artists experiencing social and emotional challenges without sufficient means to obtain treatment.

Funding Source: City of Indianapolis and Opioid Settlement Funds

Geographic Scope: Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan, Johnson, or Shelby County

Eligible Applicants:

• 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 Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan, Johnson, or Shelby County
• Have worked professionally as an artist or arts administrator for at least one year

What Grants Cover:

• One-on-one therapy
• Support groups
• Art therapy
• Wellness & mindfulness practices

Current Status: All available funds have been awarded. The program is 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. Submit application through grants portal
2. Panel review
3. Notification within 30 days of submission (panel may request additional information)
4. Payment issued on monthly basis until all funds spent

Notes

• All available funds have been awarded
• Program not accepting applications at this time
• Applicants notified within 30 days of submission
• Payments issued monthly until all funds spent