Arts Organization Support
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About Arts Organization Support
Arts Organization Support (AOS) aims to provide stable and consistent funding to arts organizations across varied geographies and budget sizes. The program is open every odd calendar year, and applicants funded in this program will be funded for two fiscal years (FY26 & FY27).
AOS Program Goal
The goal of the Arts Organization Support Program is that a wide range of the state’s arts organizations can make high-quality artistic experiences available to both residents and visitors through equitably distributed and meaningful grant awards.
Is Your Organization Eligible for Arts Organization Support?
Applicants must meet ALL eligibility requirements, but in short, the applicant organization must:
- Be an arts organization.
- Be based in Indiana.
- Be an active 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity or public entity for the past three consecutive years (as of March 3, 2025).
- Have annual cash revenue of $20,000 or more as supported by the most recent board-approved, fiscal year Statement of Activities.
AOS Eligibility Tool
All new and returning AOS applicants are required to first answer some simple questions to find out if they can apply for the AOS program before beginning an application. These questions are solely intended to help applicants determine whether they may be eligible to apply for AOS. If an applicant’s responses indicate eligibility, they will be able to access the application. Access to the application does not guarantee final eligibility for the program. The IAC reserves the authority to deem an applicant ineligible at any point in the application process. Access the eligibility tool.
Timeline for FY26-27 AOS Granting Cycle
Program Opens for Applications | January 7, 2025 |
Informational Webinar 1 | January 21, 2025, 10:00 a.m. ET (Access the slides from the webinar or watch a recording.) |
Informational Webinar 2 | January 22, 2025, 6:00 p.m. ET (Access the slides from the webinar or watch a recording.) |
Draft Application Review Deadline for New Applicants | February 24, 2025 |
Application Due |
March 4, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. ET* *Late applications are not accepted. All applications are final following the submission deadline. |
Panel Review |
April 21 – May 2, 2025* *Panel meetings will be available to watch live via Zoom but will NOT be recorded. Applicants will have access to reviewers’ comments in the online grant system after award notifications have been made. |
Funding Notification | By July 1, 2025 |
FY26 Final Grant Report Due | July 17, 2026 |
FY27 Final Grant Report Due | July 15, 2027 |
Timeline for FY24-25 AOS Granting Cycle
Year Two Final Grant Report Due | July 13, 2025 |
Arts Organization Support Guidelines
FY26-FY27 Guidelines
Arts Organization Support Contact
Questions about the program, application, and panel process should be directed to the applicant’s Regional Arts Partner.
Process Name | Organization Name | Amount Awarded | Region | County | Congressional District | State Senate District | State House District |
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FY25 Arts Organization Support (AOS) | North Adams Arts Council | $8,199.00 | 3 | Adams | 3 | S19 | H079 |
FY25 Arts Organization Support (AOS) | Arena Dinner Theatre Inc. | $10,006.00 | 3 | Allen | 3 | S16 | H082 |
FY25 Arts Organization Support (AOS) | Artlink | $14,466.00 | 3 | Allen | 3 | S16 | H082 |
FY25 Arts Organization Support (AOS) | Audiences Unlimited, Inc. | $15,701.00 | 3 | Allen | 3 | S19 | H080 |
FY25 Arts Organization Support (AOS) | Believe In A Dream Inc | $11,458.00 | 3 | Allen | 3 | S15 | H084 |
FY25 Arts Organization Support (AOS) | Fire & Light Productions | $10,692.00 | 3 | Allen | 3 | S19 | H080 |
FY25 Arts Organization Support (AOS) | Fort Wayne Area Community Band, Inc. | $5,044.00 | 3 | Allen | 3 | S15 | H084 |
FY25 Arts Organization Support (AOS) | Fort Wayne Children's Choir | $15,442.00 | 3 | Allen | 3 | S15 | H084 |
FY25 Arts Organization Support (AOS) | Fort Wayne Cinema Center, Inc | $14,507.00 | 3 | Allen | 3 | S16 | H082 |
FY25 Arts Organization Support (AOS) | Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Inc. | $15,993.00 | 3 | Allen | 3 | S16 | H082 |