Grant Program Archive

To ensure the preservation and evolution of the public benefits of Garfield Park through enhanced funding, effective advocacy, and expanded stewardship

Freetown Village is a living history museum dedicated to educating the public about African American lives, arts, and culture in Indiana. Through immersive exhibits, programs, workshops and the collection and preservation of artifacts, we aim to celebrate Black history, strengthen communities, and ensure that Indiana embraces a rich, inclusive heritage that honors the past, uplifts the present and empowers future generations.

Mirror Indy provides community-based journalism that informs and empowers Indianapolis residents to shape their city for the better.

Fonseca Theatre Company (FTC) is dedicated to cultivating a space where artists, educators, and audiences come together to exchange powerful stories and ideas. We produce high-quality theater that is thought-provoking and responsive to the needs of our city and its people. Our programming is an investment in artists as neighborhood leaders. We facilitate creative processes and programs where all participants can engage fully and be the authority on their own story.

We are an a Capella women’s chorus representing a range of ages and experiences. White River Sound is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International.

The Fishers Arts Council is the leading arts organization in the city of Fishers, Indiana. We are partners with local organizations, artists, performers, students and others for arts and culture occasions that enhance our vibrant city.

Indianapolis Women’s Chorus sings diverse and powerful music to build an inclusive community, inspire change, and nurture the human spirit.

Tindley Accelerated Schools, in cooperation with parents and the broader community, will empower students – regardless of their past academic performance – to become successful learners who graduate with the capacity for rigorous college opportunities.

As Indiana’s largest non-profit performing arts organization, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra welcomes more than 200,000 people to its concerts and educational programs each year. From its Monument Circle home in the heart of Indianapolis, the orchestra serves a growing and dynamic community. Across some 150 concerts and mainstage educational programs over a 12-month season, the ISO provides a rich tapestry of musical programs for all ages and tastes – unified in their artistic excellence and focus on providing inspiring and transformative experiences for audiences.

Indianapolis Early Music (IEM) is America’s oldest continuous presenter of Early Music. Originally known by its corporate name of Festival Music Society, it was established in 1966 as a not-for-profit organization to enrich, educate, and entertain audiences with the music of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and early classic eras.

The mission of the Sapphire Theatre Company is to produce professional theatre that entertains, inspires and connects in order to enrich the human spirit.

We bring people, communities, and cultures together through performance, the creation of new choral works, outreach, and education in Indianapolis and beyond.

The Point Theater is the Midwest’s largest youth theater. The Point Theater provides students with the opportunity to tell their stories through performance.

Nurturing beautiful character in every child through excellence in music. We offer instruction in violin, cello, piano and harp using the Suzuki Method.

Eskenazi Health Foundation inspires, energizes and promotes a vital, healthy Indianapolis community by providing strategic guidance and philanthropic resources.

We believe in the power of public spaces to transform a city. Our parks, trails, greenways, blueways, and urban farms are more than amenities. They define us. They are a reminder of our priorities.

Indianapolis Shakespeare Company, Inc., also known as Indy Shakes, is in its 17th year of producing high quality, fully professional Shakespeare in the Park productions.

The Indianapolis Men’s Chorus entertains, educates, and promotes inclusive community through musical excellence.

The New Harmony Project is a national arts organization whose mission is to nurture writers in the development of scripts and new works that interrogate the complexity of hope.

El Sistema Indianapolis provides free ensemble music education to underserved youth, developing the essential life skills and habits of mind they need to lead successful lives. El Sistema Indianapolis embraces the core values of musical excellence, joy, equity, and community.

We honor our city’s rich German musical traditions through fun, high-energy performances of traditional and contemporary music.

The Eiteljorg Museum explores the intersection of the arts, histories and cultures of the past and present by sharing the diverse stories of the American West and the Indigenous Peoples of North America.

For more than a century, The Indianapolis Propylaeum has been a place that connects women leaders, celebrates arts & culture, and supports historic preservation.

Preserving the legacy and promoting the future of jazz in Indianapolis, Indiana.

At Summer Stock Stage (SSS), we believe in the power of theater to transform lives. Since our founding in 2003, we have been dedicated to inspiring, educating, and developing emerging artists through exceptional theatrical experiences. By combining rigorous training with high-level performance opportunities, we prepare people of all ages to reach their full creative potential both on and off the stage.

The Indianapolis Cultural Trail connects several of downtown Indianapolis’ unique public spaces, it’s the journey and the destination that make our city unique.

The Indianapolis Children’s Choir transforms lives through powerful choral experiences and music education, empowering young voices to grow, connect, and lead on stage and in the community.

Storytelling Arts of Indiana seeks to enrich, connect, and entertain through the art and experience of storytelling.

Echoing Air, Inc. is a chamber ensemble dedicated to exploring and presenting music featuring singers with Baroque instruments, with an emphasis on music of the English Baroque. Most concerts feature two countertenors, two recorders, and basso continuo.

Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra advances and promotes music composed for the small orchestra through professional concert performances and education programs.

St. Mary’s Early Childhood Center is a not-for-profit agency that offers two early childhood initiatives to positively impact the futures of young children: The Preschool Program and The Professional Development Program.

Earth Day Indiana. ​Connecting Hoosiers and promoting environmental protection, conservation of natural resources, ​ ​and sustainable living.

The Indianapolis Brass Choir helps others by tooting our own horns! We are a large brass ensemble of about 30 people who volunteer their time, talent, and effort, without pay, to provide music for area churches and to aid local charities.

At Second Church, we are a welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives. We deeply believe that, through community, Christ transforms us all.

A Christ-centered, Spirit-led ministry where all people are welcomed, valued, and equipped. We envision a unified body that embraces diversity, uplifts families, empowers youth, nurtures seniors, and strengthens communities through worship, discipleship, service, and love. Our vision is to create a sacred space where everyone can experience God’s grace, grow in faith, and walk in victory together.” So Come as you are.

Using period instruments and historically informed performance practice, the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra enriches audiences of all backgrounds through exceptional performances, educational outreach, and meaningful community partnerships.

Dance Kaleidoscope, under the leadership of Christel DeHaan Artistic Director Joshua Blake Carter, presents four unique main stage performances in Indianapolis each year with diverse work created by industry leading choreographers. Showcasing athleticism and technical expertise, Dance Kaleidoscope leaves the audience feeling invigorated and moved every time they take the stage. Now in their 54th season, Dance Kaleidoscope is one of the Midwest’s longest-performing professional dance companies. Founded in 1972 to bring contemporary dance to public schools, today Dance Kaleidoscope inspires, educates and entertains audiences across the country.

Established in 2006, Indianapolis School of Ballet is our city’s premier destination for pre-professional ballet instruction

To inspire people to invest in pediatric research, care, and programs that support the physical and mental health of kids.

One of America’s most successful arts communities, the Indy Art Center is a model of arts accessibility and organizational evolution and transformation.

Crossroads Comedy Theater is a place to play, learn, and connect through comedy. With communities in Indianapolis and Philadelphia, we offer classes, shows, and creative experiences for people who are curious, a little nervous, looking to meet new people, express themselves creatively, or just looking for something fun and human to do for a couple hours a week. We get people off their phones and into a fun, positive, and supportive environment building valuable life skills while having a blast.

Since its founding in 1997, the Indiana Wind Symphony has brought joy and inspiration to audiences, leaving concertgoers feeling more uplifted than when they arrived.

Classical Music Indy is Central Indiana’s premier syndicator of Peabody-award-winning classical music radio programs, producer of 24/7 classical music streaming and award-winning podcasts, community programs provider, and advocate for classical music and classical music-makers. Our mission is to inspire people in our community with the power of classical music. Our vision is to be the most equitable, accessible provider of high-quality classical music opportunities for audiences and artists in Central Indiana.

Creating original theatre with youth that Reacts to social issues of the world since 1976.

Rooted in the heart of Indiana, Indiana Repertory Theatre is committed to building a vital, vibrant and informed community through the transformational power of live theatre. The Indiana Repertory Theatre produces inclusive, top-quality, professional theatre and community programming to engage, surprise, challenge and entertain members of the whole community.

Mission Statement: We are a not-for-profit corporation organized under the laws of the state of Indiana for the charitable and educational purposes of promoting, perpetuating, and supporting traditional American Music. We are proud to be among the Penrod Society’s 2025, 2024, 2023 & 2022 grant recipients.

We engage Hoosiers in statewide conversations by asking questions and working with a variety of partners to create one-of-a-kind programs.

Indiana Black Expo is an effective voice & vehicle for the social and economic advancement of African American youth & families.

Experience the extraordinary as you explore Indiana’s heritage captured in painting, glass, stoneware, fiber, furniture, wood, candies, wines, sauces, and more.

At the CSO, we are dedicated to presenting soul-stirring masterpieces and modern symphonic works. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Carmel and its surrounding areas through artistically excellent performances and enriching educational experiences. We aim to create a welcoming environment that encourages all to experience the extraordinary. The memory of a CSO performance will remain long after the last note has sounded.

Impact Academy is a public PK-12 school in Indianapolis, IN, operated within the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district (320 N Tibbs Ave).

The Butler Arts & Events Center is dedicated to meaningful experiences in and through the arts. Our mission is to bring people together to celebrate community.

A Catholic, coeducational, college and career preparatory high school serving Indianapolis, Providence Cristo Rey High School offers a transformational educational experience to students with economic need.

Brightlane Learning transforms the lives of students impacted by homelessness and housing instability with personalized tutoring and academic support while advocating for their families as they navigate the educational system.

The Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre supports new performing arts companies as they grow professionally through our Collective.

We empower children and teens with essential life skills, academic enrichment, and positive mentorship through a diverse range of programs and resources.

Big Car is an artist-led, creative community builder working to boost livability and social cohesion from an engagement-based arts perspective.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana serves 1,100+ youth annually ages 8 – 18 in Hamilton, Johnson, and Marion Counties. We believe that inherent in every young person is the potential to thrive, and we partner with parents/caregivers, volunteers, schools, and the donors in our community to help youth achieve: Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships; Educational success; and Avoidance of risky behaviors.

The Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis presents classical music at affordable prices, featuring soloists in masterworks and new compositions.

IF Theatre is your home for bold theatrical experiences! This small but mighty arts organization has long been known for hosting Indy’s annual Fringe Festival, a whirlwind celebration of eclectic art forms from around the world.

Horizons at St. Richard’s mission is to provide inspiring learning opportunities outside of school. Our year round programming provides a joyful, high-quality experience and a long-term commitment partnering with students and families.

The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, whose purpose is to maintain and preserve the Harrison home, collections and grounds as a museum and memorial to the only president of the United States elected from Indiana. Open to the public as an educational and historical service, we seek to promote patriotism and citizenship through appropriate educational activities and by artfully exhibiting the Victorian time period as Harrison and his family might have experienced it.

The Percussive Arts Society (PAS) is the world’s largest percussion organization and is considered the central source for information and networking for percussionists and drummers of all ages.

Art has the power to shape a place and its people. Noblesville Creates cultivates arts resources to enrich the lives of everyone who experiences our community. A commitment to creativity, leadership, innovation, efficiency and individual dignity guides what we do and how we do it.

The Horizon League continues to aspire toward its goal of being one of the nation’s leading athletics conferences while being recognized as a leader in integrity and the development of students.

Founded by families in 1953, Noble’s services have evolved with the needs of the children and adults we serve. By focusing on our mission and taking the steps outlined in our Strategic Plan, we can achieve the powerful vision we have for a world in which each person can Dream it. Live it.™ every single day.

The gallery specializes in promoting Indiana artists who work in all types of mediums and skills with several different exhibits throughout the year.

Near East Area Renewal (NEAR) develops community by creating great places with neighbors. We express this mission through equitable housing, neighborhood renewal, creative placemaking, economic development, and environmental justice. We work with neighbors and bring people together to address local quality of life challenges.

Featuring a state-of-the-art theatre, event space, and public gallery, Hendricks Live! is the premier venue in west central Indiana.

We maintain a spacious forty-acre campus which is open to the public and includes beautiful gardens, our Nature Area, a modern museum facility, historic homes, children’s play areas, and a portion of the White River Greenway.

Heartland Film is a nonprofit arts organization that runs the 11-day Heartland International Film Festival in October.

Metropolitan Youth Ballet of Indiana (MYB) is a non-profit, pre-professional ballet academy committed to providing exceptional dance education that nurtures dancers to their fullest potential as performing artists and engaged members of the community.

The Harrison Center is for the city. It connects people to culture, community, and place to strengthen core neighborhoods.

Hancock County Children’s Choir is a choral performance and education program dedicated to create musical opportunities for youth.

Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant village by supporting and promoting Broad Ripple’s merchants & creatives.

The Hamilton County Artists’ Association is a nonprofit organization that exists to provide opportunities for artistic development, fellowship, and art appreciation to its members and the community; thereby enhancing the quality of life in Hamilton County.

The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library champions the literary, artistic, and cultural contributions of the late writer, artist, teacher, and Indianapolis native Kurt Vonnegut. The library and museum serve as a cultural and educational resource unique to the nation.

Grassroot Projects supports children to have an equitable opportunity for healthy development and learning.

The Kokomo Art Association was organized in 1926 to interest the community in the Arts.

With nearly 20 years of experience in behavior analysis and trauma-assumed care, we are proud to work directly with individuals and families within Indiana, Colorado, and across the USA both in person and virtually.

The JCC is a multi-faceted agency providing a wide range of recreational, educational and leisure-time programs and services for participants from six weeks through old age to become emotionally, intellectually and physically healthy individuals.

Aiding and developing vocational skills in teens and young adults. Learn More. Community Classes. Encouraging self-expression and socialization for all ages.

Arte Mexicano en Indiana (AMI) encourages and promotes Mexican art, music, and culture in Indiana through collaborations and by organizing and promoting public events including exhibitions, festivals, and the performing arts.

Arts for Learning Indiana is the premier provider of arts education programs for youth in the state, engaging over 40000 youth in the arts.

Using the Arts to Promote Individual Wellness, Social Awareness, Diversity & Compassion.

Connect dancers, dance educators, and supporters from all disciplines, age groups, cultures, and abilities through their common passion.

The Indianapolis was launched in 1982 under the artistic leadership of Josef Gingold to discover major violin talent and nurture the careers of those identified. Every four years, music lovers from all parts of the globe focus their attention on The Indianapolis.

Jameson Camp partners with the Indianapolis community and organizations around the nation to provide amazing experiences that give young people a welcome, safe, and accepting space to discover their strengths, build friendships, and experience nature.

Joseph Maley Foundation, established in 2008, is cultivating a more accepting and respectful community through education and service programs for youth.

In 2012, Kids Dance Outreach (KDO) was founded so that all children everywhere, regardless of geographic background, ability, or socioeconomic status, could experience high-quality dance and arts education.

KIPP Indy Public Schools educate 1,500 students in grades K-12 in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood. At KIPP Indy, we see each student as an individual, matching what sparks their curiosity with what and how we teach, and we join together with families and communities in the pursuit of the more just world we all want to see.

John Boner Neighborhood Centers inspires neighbors and partners to improve the quality of life on the Near Eastside by providing tools for change and growth.

Ballet INitiative strives to collaborate with local artists in a healthy environment to create and share elevated dance performances with Indianapolis.

Celebrating Jazz and Classical Piano. The American Piano Awards are the premier competition for the country’s best pianists.