America250 Grant Program
The America250 Grant funds Indiana arts projects that creatively engage communities with American history in celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Funder: Indiana Arts Commission
Due Dates: December 15, 2025 (Full application deadline) | January 15, 2027 (Final grant report due)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; no matching funds required; ~12 projects funded; grant period March 1–December 31, 2026.
Summary: Supports arts projects in Indiana that celebrate American history and engage communities in anticipation of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Key Information: One-time, highly competitive program; applicants must have a UEI from SAM.gov by the deadline.
Description
The Indiana Arts Commission’s America250 Grant Program provides funding for short-term, public-facing arts projects in any discipline that celebrate and connect participants to American history, marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This is a one-time, highly competitive opportunity made possible through the National Endowment for the Arts and the Indiana General Assembly. Projects should foster creative engagement with American heritage and expand access to arts experiences across Indiana communities.
