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2025 Arts Grant Cycles
Open Now!! Artistic Advancement Grants - Application here!
- Funds to support the professional career advancement of artists living and working in Bloomington, Indiana
- Funds can be used for expenses accrued from July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026
- Award amount: Up to $2000
- Applications open Monday, May 19 through 11:59PM EST on Friday, June 27, 2025
- Awards announced August 2025
- Awards disbursed September 2025
- Application, including more grant cycle details, available here
Commissioners will offer office hours for applicants on a first-come, first-served basis for anyone interested in discussing the application process during the application period. Please contact Holly Warren, Assistant Director for the Arts and Staff Liaison to the Bloomington Arts Commission, holly.warren@bloomington.in.gov, to schedule an appointment with a commissioner.
Next Up - Operations Arts Grants
- Funds to support operational costs for 501(c)3 organizations with arts-centered missions and Bloomington-based impact. Note: 501c3s whose annual operating budget is no more than $500,000 are eligible to apply.
- Funds can be used for expenses accrued from July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026
- Award amount: Up to $5000; most awardees will not receive full funding
- Applications open Monday, August 11 through Friday, September 19, 2025
- Awards announced November 2025
- Awards disbursed December 2025