2022 Annual Grants Program
This year's Public Panel Review Meetings were livestreamed via Zoom Webinar April 12 - 15, 2022. You can view the recordings here.
New Applicant Eligibility
New applicants are only eligible to apply for the Level 1 Operating Support Program. To make the application process easier, first complete the eligibility survey, and then schedule a meeting with a member of the Investments team. An invitational password is required to begin an application (January 4 - February 18).
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General Grant Information
Apply for one of our competitive grant programs and let us invest in your plans for the arts in Indianapolis.
Each year, the City of Indianapolis through the City-County Council allocates funding to the Arts Council to grant to Marion County arts organizations. The Arts Council’s Annual Grants Program is a three-tiered program of investment support for the arts in Indianapolis. Grants from the Arts Council will provide investments in the arts and cultural community, reflecting the changes of our growing city and ever-expanding arts community.
Grant applications are adjudicated in a public process that is free from conflicts of interest and assures fairness and professionalism.
Review Criteria
Each application will be reviewed and scored by a conflict-free online panel. The scores will be included as part of a funding formula that determines grant awards. Information submitted in the application will be reviewed according to the evaluation criteria below. The criteria center racial diversity, equity, inclusion, and access across three areas, with an emphasis on racial equity.
- Community Impact (50%)
- Artistic Merit (25%)
- Organizational Capacity (25%)
