America250 Grant Program
The America250 Grant Program funds Indiana arts projects that creatively engage communities with American history for the nation's 250th anniversary, supported by the Indiana Arts Commission.
Funder: Indiana Arts Commission
Due Dates: December 15, 2025 (Full application) | January 15, 2027 (Final grant report)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; no matching funds required; ~12 grants awarded; one-time funding
Summary: Supports Indiana-based arts projects that celebrate and connect communities to American history for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Key Information: One-time, highly competitive program; applicants must have a UEI from SAM.gov.
Description
The Indiana Arts Commission’s America250 Grant Program is a one-time initiative created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The program funds short-term, public-facing arts projects across all disciplines that celebrate American history and foster meaningful connections to the nation’s past. Supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Indiana General Assembly, the program aims to engage Indiana communities in reflection, learning, and celebration through creative expression.
