The Regional Initiative Grant (RIG) program provides funding to arts organizations in order to ensure all Indiana citizens have access to quality arts and cultural activities. RIG programs include:
Arts Project Support
Arts Organization Support I
Arts Organization Support II
IMPORTANT: A Letter of Intent (LOI) is required to apply for Arts Organization Support. The LOI must be submitted by the January 18, 2017, 4:30pm ET deadline.
To complete a Letter of Intent:
1. Click here to access the new online system.
2. If accessing the system for the first time, create a profile.
3. Select your region's arts organization support application (in the search bar, type in your region number).
4. Click apply.
5. Complete form and submit by January 18, 2017, 4:30pm ET.
These grants are managed through the Regional Arts Partners, which are community-based Indiana organizations that focus on providing better access to a variety of arts services within their designated counties. All applications to these programs should be submitted through the IAC's online grant system, but other details such as payments and contracts are handled through the Regional Arts Partners.
For more information, visit: http://www.in.gov/arts/regionalinitiativegrant.htm
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Arts Organization Support III
Program Description
The AOSIII/Multi-Regional program will provide annual operating support for the ongoing artistic and administrative functions of eligible arts organizations that provide quality arts on a statewide or multi-regional basis, with special attention to underserved communities.
Program Timeline
Notes: All times Eastern (EST). All reporting will be submitted in the IAC's Online Grant System.
Grant Period
July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2019
Letter of Intent (required) Deadline - January 18, 2017, 4:30 p.m.
Eligibility Notifications Sent to Applicants by January 27, 2017
Application Deadline - March 14, 2017, 4:30 p.m.
Final Grant Report - Year 1 / Second Year Update Due - July 28, 2018, 4:30 p.m.
Final Grant Report - Year 2 - July 29, 2019, 4:30 p.m.
Eligibility
Some eligibility requirements have changed. For the full list of eligibility and reporting requirements, please consult the program guidelines.
A Letter of Intent (LOI) is required to apply for Arts Organization Support. The LOI must be submitted by the January 18, 2017, 4:30pm ET deadline.
To complete a Letter of Intent:
1. Click here to access the new online system.
2. If accessing the system for the first time, create a profile.
3. Select the FY18-19 Arts Organization Support III program.
4. Click apply.
5. Complete form and submit by January 18, 2017, 4:30pm ET.
For full information, visit http://www.in.gov/arts/AOSIII.htm
