Since 1987, the City of Indianapolis has invested in nonprofit arts and culture organizations through the Annual Grants Program, administered by the Indy Arts Council.
In 2024, a record 91 organizations received funding to support the programs, exhibitions and activities that nearly 8 million residents and visitors enjoy each year.
To ensure fairness, an independent panel of national grant professionals evaluates applications in a public process. Scoring centers diversity, equity, inclusion and access across three areas–community impact, artistic merit and organizational capacity, with an emphasis on racial equity.