Regional Arts Initiative Grant Program - Arts Organization Support

Administered by: Arts Illiana as a Regional Partner with the Indiana Arts Commission

Geographic Scope: Region Six - Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo Counties, Indiana

Program Type: Operating support grant

Purpose

• Provides annual operating support to arts nonprofits for ongoing artistic and administrative functions

Eligibility

• Arts nonprofit organizations
• Nonprofit status required

Funding Cycle

• Two-year cycle
• Next application cycle: FY28

Contact Information

• Arts Illiana Associate Director: Sherri Wright
• Phone: 812-235-5007
• Email: sherri@artsilliana.org
• General Contact: info@artsilliana.org
• Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri 10 AM-5 PM, Sat 10 AM-4 PM

Requirements for Grant Recipients

• Logo use guidelines compliance
• Self-accessibility checklist form completion
• Final grant report submission (penalties for late submissions)
• Adherence to Indiana Arts Commission grantee requirements

Application Process

1. Access the online grant system:
   • Click the online system link provided by Arts Illiana
   • Create a profile if accessing for the first time
2. Prepare application materials using guidelines provided for the relevant fiscal year
3. Submit application through the IAC Online Grant Portal

Required Documentation

• Profit and Loss Statement
• Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)
• Self Accessibility Checklist Form
• Any additional materials specified in current year guidelines

Resources Available

• Grant writing tips
• Accessibility definitions and resources
• Fiscal sponsorship guidelines
• Evaluation criteria and scoring rubrics
• Tutorials on accessing the online system and preparing documents

Note: Specific deadlines and detailed application requirements are available through the IAC Online Grant Portal and current year FY guidelines.