The Arts Council of Indianapolis annually awards grants to 501(c)3 arts and cultural organizations as well as arts-specific project grants to local non profit organizations. The City of Indianapolis, through the City-County Council and the Capital Improvement Board, allocates funds to the Arts Council of Indianapolis to grant to Marion County arts and cultural organizations. Funding through our Annual Grants program supports and encourages the stability, development, and vitality of central Indiana's arts and cultural organizations.

In addition to funding that is allocated to the Arts Council by the City of Indianapolis, we award funds through the Indiana Arts Commission's Regional Arts Partner (RAP) program to arts and cultural organizations in Marion, Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, and Shelby Counties.

The Arts Council also supports cultural tourism activities and cultural development projects through the Indianapolis Cultural Development Commission's Fast Track Funding program. Information regarding Fast Track Funding is now available.

On these pages, you'll find all the information you need to participate in our Annual Grants program including guidelines and application materials, a toolbox of resources, and a list of frequently asked questions. For additional information, contact:

Dave Lawrence
Vice President
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(317) 631.3301, ext. 222