COVID-19 Relief Funds Available to Arts and Culture Nonprofits

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IDDC/IAC CARES Act Grant

The IDDC/IAC Cares Act Grant is available to arts and culture nonprofits in Indiana. This $10 million in financial assistance comes from the CARES Act. It will provide economic support to local organizations whose normal operations have been disrupted due to COVID-19. The deadline to request funding is September 8, 2020 4:00 p.m. eastern time.

United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund (Arts Midwest)

The United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund will provide financial support to catalyze recovery and build resilience for arts and cultural organizations facing disruption and loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants will be awarded to small and mid-sized arts organizations in the Midwest, with an intentional focus on historically under-resourced organizations and organizations representing under-resourced populations and communities. This fund will prioritize arts and cultural organizations in rural communities and organizations led by and/or serving indigenous people and people of color.

Phase 2 is focused on smaller organizations with annual budgets between $50,000 – $249,999. Nominations are now open and will be accepted until August 28. If you were nominated in Phase 1, you do not need to reapply in Phase 2.