REGIONAL ARTS GRANT RESOURCE CENTER
As a Regional Partner with the Indiana Arts Commission, Arts Illiana administers the Regional Initiative Grant Program to our Indiana service region. This region (Region Six) includes Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo Counties.
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Grants To Organizations:
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Arts Organization Support:
This grant provides annual operating support to arts nonprofits for ongoing artistic and administrative functions.
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NOTE ARTS ORGANIZATION SUPPORT GRANTS ARE ON A TWO-YEAR CYCLE. FY27 WILL BE NEXT APPLICATION CYCLE.
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Arts Project Support:
This grant provides funding to nonprofits, units of government, and schools to support a specific projects, such as a one-time event; a single production; an exhibition; a workshop; or a series of related arts activities
Fall Application Cycle (Grant Period January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026)
Program Opens for Applications
September 1, 2025
Draft Application Review Deadline for New Applicants
September 23, 2025
Application Due
September 30, 2025 by 11:59p.m. ET
*Late applications are not accepted. All applications are final following the submission deadline.
Funding Notification
By December 12, 2025
Final Grant Report
Due January 15, 2027
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FY26 Guidelines
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Questions?
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Contact Arts Illiana's Associate Director, Sherri Wright
812-235-5007
sherri@artsilliana.org
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Accessing The Online Grant System:
1. Click here to access the online system.
2. If accessing the system for the first time, create a profile.
Downloadable Forms And Documents:
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New Logo Use Guidelines...Important information for Grantees!
IAC and Regional Arts Partner logos for grantees are available for download from the IAC website at: www.in.gov/arts/2385.htm.
(NOTE: Regional Initiative Grant Recipients do not need to credit NEA beginnings FY2021)
Penalties for Late Final Grant Report Submissions.
Self Accessibility Check list Form
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Helpful Links:
Evaluation Criteria Definitions
Requirements of IAC grant recipients
Other grant application resources
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Grants Making Process Information:
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Key Terms and Concepts:
Requirements for grant recipients
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Tutorials/Examples:
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How to merge files into a single PDF (for free)
Statement of Financial Position (The Balance Sheet)
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