In anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Indiana Arts Commission accepted applications for arts projects, in any discipline, that celebrate American history and connect participants to that history.
The America250 Grant Program is a one-time program made possible through funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Indiana General Assembly.
Applicants could request up to $5,000. No matching funds are required.
Applicants recommended for funding will receive the full amount requested and are eligible to be paid in full at the beginning of the grant period provided they are in good standing and supply required information in a timely manner.
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations in any arts discipline;
- Other 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities that provide arts programming such as social service organizations, main streets, etc.;
- Local units of government;
- Public libraries;
- Public and private schools from pre-kindergarten through high school;
- Colleges and universities
Note:
- Current organizational grantees of the IAC, excluding those who are fiscally sponsored, are eligible for this opportunity.
- Applicants must have a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) through SAM.gov by the application deadline. Learn more about SAM UEI.
- Fiscally sponsored applicants are not eligible.
Additional Eligibility Requirements:
- Nonprofit organizations must be incorporated in the State of Indiana at the time of application and for the duration of the grant period. They must also be physically located in Indiana. The majority of programming, services, or activities must take place in Indiana and serve and engage Indiana audiences and participants.
- All applicants must be in good standing with all of the following: the State of Indiana; the Indiana Arts Commission; the applicant’s Regional Arts Partner; and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Program Opens for Applications | November 13, 2025 |
Informational Webinar | November 20, 2025 at 10AM ET |
Application Due | December 15, 2025 by 11:59PM. ET* *Late applications are not accepted. All applications are final following the submission deadline. |
Funding Notification | By February 16, 2026 |
Final Grant Report Due | January 15, 2027 |
- For questions about application, eligibility, and guidelines: Contact IAC grants and operations team at grantsadmin@iac.in.gov.
- For help or technical assistance with the Online Grant System: Contact IAC grants and operations team at grantsadmin@iac.in.gov.
- For accessibility accommodations or questions about accessibility at an organization or for a project: Contact accessibility@iac.in.gov
The America250 Grant Program is made possible through funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Indiana General Assembly.
Indiana Arts Commission