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2024 Bloomington Arts Commission Grant Cycles
Operations Grant Cycle to Open Monday, May 13!
The Bloomington Arts Commission is excited to launch details of its 2024 grant cycles. The BAC will administer three grant cycles during 2024. Details for each of the two remaining 2024 cycles follow below.
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, 2024 through December 31, 2025
- Award amount: Up to $5000; most awardees will not receive full funding
- Applications open Monday, May 13 through Friday, June 21, 2024
- Awards announced August 2024
- Awards disbursed September 2024
Emerging Artist Grants
- 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, 2024 through December 31, 2025
- Award amount: Up to $1000
- Applications open Monday, August 12 through Friday, September 20, 2024
- Awards announced November 2024
- Awards disbursed December 2024
Bloomington Arts Commissioners will also hold office hours for anyone interested in discussing the application process. Please contact Holly Warren, Assistant Director for the Arts and Staff Liaison to the Bloomington Arts Commission at holly.warren@bloomington.in.gov to schedule an appointment with a commissioner.
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