In 1997, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) and 12 community-based organizations jointly established the Indiana Regional Arts Partnerships (RAP), a collaborative project to enhance support for arts and cultural activities statewide, especially in underserved areas. The RAPs enhance the delivery of services, move the decision-making about IAC funds closer to you, and are the cornerstone of the IAC’s structure.

As the Region 5 Regional Arts Partner, the Community Foundation of Randolph County provides resources and information for arts in Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush, Union, and Wayne Counties.

Learn more about the Indiana Regional Arts Partnerships.

The Regional Initiative Grants provide funding for general operations and arts programming through the Arts Organization Support and Arts Project Support programs. Projects for the FY25 grants will need to occur during the funding period of July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.

FY25 APS applications are now open. AOS applications for FY26-27 will open January 2025.

 

Arts Project Support

Arts Project Support grants provide funding to nonprofit organizations to support a specific part of the organization’s arts activities, such as a one-time event, a single production, an exhibition, an educational workshop, or a series of related arts activities such as art classes or training sessions. APS applicants may request up to $4,000 to support their arts project. There is no match requirement for Arts Project Support in Fiscal Year 2025. Projects must occur between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 to be eligible for FY25 Arts Project Support.

>>> FY25 APS Guidelines <<<
Click here to learn more on the IAC’s website.

FY25 APS GRANT TIMELINE

Grant Cycle Dates
  • Fiscal Year 2025 Grant Cycle: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025

Pre-Application

Application Due: March 7, 2024 11:59 PM (EST)

After Application Submission

  • Panel Review: April 20-May 4, 2024
  • Applicants Notified of Status: No later than June 24, 2024
If Funded
  • Next Steps Form Assigned: July 2024
  • Grant Agreements are Processed: July 2024—Oct. 2024
  • First Payment: Fall 2024
  • Final Grant Report Due: July 11, 2025


Arts Organization Support 

Arts Organization Support grants provide annual operating support for the ongoing artistic and administrative functions of nonprofit arts organizations. The FY24-25 AOS application was updated to more accurately and intentionally incorporate the IAC’s commitments to equity and inclusion. These updates will affect how funding is dispersed across the state and within Region 5 into the future. Review the IAC’s What’s New With AOS webinar here.

FY24-25 AOS grant applications are CLOSED and recipients have been notified. View FY24-25 AOS grantees here.

>>> FY24-25 AOS GUIDELINES <<<
Click here to learn more on the IAC’s website.

FY24-25 AOS GRANT TIMELINE

Grant Cycle Dates

  • Fiscal Year 2024 Grant Cycle (Year 1): July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
  • Fiscal Year 2025 Grant Cycle (Year 2): July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
Pre-Application
  • Applications Open: Jan. 4, 2023
  • AOS Workshop for New Applicants: Jan. 19, 2023 4:00 PM EST
  • AOS Workshop for Returning Applicants: Jan. 24, 2023 4:00 PM EST
  • Draft Review for New Applicants Due: Feb. 23, 2023
Application Due: March 9, 2023 11:59 PM (EST) Applications are now closed.

 

After Application Submission

  • Public Panel Review: April 20-May 4, 2023
  • Commission Approves Grants: June 9, 2023
  • Applicants Notified of Status: June 12, 2023
If Funded
  • Next Steps Form Assigned: July 2023
  • Grant Agreements are Processed: July 2023-Sept. 2023
  • First Payment: Oct. 2023
  • Year 1 Final Grant Report Due: July 13, 2024
  • Year 2 Final Grant Report Due: July 13, 2025

Grantee Resources

 

Past Year’s Program Materials