Mayor Kerry Thomson

Page last updated on March 17, 2026 at 1:35 pm

2026 Arts Projects Support Grants: Applications Now Open!

The Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC) is happy to announce applications are now open for 2026 Arts Projects Grants. This grant is one of three cycles that the City releases each year. 

Arts Projects Grants support public-facing projects and programming in Bloomington or Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) schools. In the past, project grants have supported music festivals, film, theatre, arts supplies, recordings, a poetry series, and pop-up galleries, among many other activities and disciplines.
 

DETAILS & ELIGIBILITY: 
 

  • Applications open Monday, March 16 through Thursday, April 23, 2026.

  • Individual artists, groups, and organizations are eligible to apply. Organizations are not required to be registered non-profits.

  • Students enrolled at a higher education institution may apply, but funds cannot be used to support assignments associated with a course at a higher education institution.

  • Awards are available up to $4000, though most awardees will not receive full funding.

  • Project expenses supported by this grant should not be made earlier than July 1, 2026 or any later than June 30, 2027

  • Awards announced June 2026

  • Awards disbursed July 2026 (depending on contract process)

The BAC will offer technical support on a first-come, first-served basis for anyone interested in discussing the application process during the application period. Please contact Paige Sharp, Arts Consultant and liaison to the BAC, [email protected], to schedule an appointment with a commissioner.
 

MORE INFORMATION AND ACCESS THE APPLICATION:
 


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