Earlier this week, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $2.3 million to 324 nonprofit and public entities across the state, in order to fund arts organizations and arts projects around the state through the Fiscal Year 2027 Arts Organization Support and Fiscal Year 2027 Spring Arts Project Support grant programs.
During its June 12 Quarterly Business Meeting, the Commission approved the funding recommendations for the two grant programs. Arts Organization Support grants operate on a two-year cycle and provide annual operating support for the ongoing artistic and administrative functions of eligible arts organizations. Arts Project Support grants provide funding of up to $4,000 to eligible Indiana nonprofit organizations and public entities for a specific arts project or arts activity(ies). 73 of Indiana’s 92 counties will receive funding through these grant programs, including programs in both La Porte and Marshall counties.
“This is an exciting time for Indiana’s creative ecosystem,” said Dave Haist, Chair of the Indiana Arts Commission. “The Commission is grateful to the funded organizations for their work in improving quality of life, supporting local economies, making Indiana a place for all to want to live, work, and thrive through arts and creativity.”
Area organizations that received funding include:
In La Porte County:
- The Jack & Shirley Lubeznik Center for the Arts, $11,988
- Dunes Art Foundation, Inc., $7182
- La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, $10,706
In Marshall County:
- Wild Rose Moon, $8093
- Heartland Artists, $10,450
“Hoosiers thrive when people have access to the arts, leading to strong, innovative, and healthy communities with opportunities for all,” said Miah Michaelsen, Executive Director of the Indiana Arts Commission. “We are proud to support Indiana’s cultural, economic, and educational goals through arts opportunities and programs across the state.”
To see the full list of supported projects of these two grants, you can visit https://www.in.gov/arts/programs-and-services/funding/arts-organization-support/.
Applications for the Fall cycle of Arts Project Support are currently open and will be accepted through September 3rd at 11:59PM ET.
