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Eligibility Tool: FY26-27 Arts Organization Support (AOS)

FY26-27 Arts Organization Support (AOS) Eligibility Tool

Do you wish to apply for Arts Operating Support (AOS)?

Please complete this brief questionnaire to confirm eligibility for the AOS program and gain access to the online application.  After completing and submitting the questionnaire, eligible applicants will have access to the application on the Apply page. Applicants deemed ineligible by the eligibility tool will receive further instruction upon submission.

What is AOS: 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).

Who Can Apply: Arts ​organizations based in Indiana who have ​been an active 501(c)(3) ​tax-exempt entity or public entity for the past three ​consecutive years, with annual cash revenue of $20,000 or more.

Application Deadline: March 4, 2025 | 11:59PM ET

For complete eligibility information, review the FY26-27 Arts Organization Support guidelines.

Eligibility Tool - FY26 Arts Project Support (APS)

FY26 Arts Project Support (APS) Eligibility Tool

Do you wish to apply for Arts Project Support (APS)?

Please complete this brief questionnaire to confirm eligibility for the APS program and gain access to the online application.  After completing and submitting the questionnaire, eligible applicants will have access to the application on the Apply page. Applicants who must request access to the application or are deemed ineligible by the eligibility tool will receive further instruction upon submission.

What is APS: Arts Project Support (APS) grants provide up to $4,000 to support a public-facing short-term arts project or a series of arts activities.  Examples include performances; exhibits; arts festivals; arts and cultural planning; arts learning for specific populations such as older adults or youth; public art or some other arts-based or arts-serving activity.

Who Can Apply: 501(c)(3) Organizations, 501(c)(6) Tourism Entities or Chambers of Commerce, Units of ​Government, Libraries, K-12 Schools. See guidelines ​for full eligibility details. 

Application Deadline: March 4, 2025 | 11:59PM ET

For complete eligibility information, review the FY26 Arts Project Support guidelines.