The City of Indianapolis Annual Grants Program funds nonprofit arts organizations serving Marion County to support programs, exhibitions, and activities. The competitive, multi-year program emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and racial equity, evaluating applications on community impact, artistic merit, and organizational capacity. Funding is awarded annually based on city allocations and paid in two installments.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit arts organizations with 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship, serving Marion County residents, with at least $20,000 revenue. Schools, universities, and fundraising-only groups are excluded.
