Mini-Grants

Mini-Grants support programs in history, literature, archaeology, ethics, philosophy, world cultures, and other humanities subjects. Programs can be in various formats including workshops, presentations, reading/discussion programs, exhibitions, podcasts, and film documentaries, as long as they are open to the public and utilize humanities as a tool for engagement. No cash/in-kind match required. Approximately 26 mini-grants planned for 2026 until funds run out.

Program Details

Indiana Humanities is a funding organization that offers the Mini-Grants grant program to support arts and cultural programs. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Indiana Humanities through Indiana Humanities. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Indiana Humanities or on Indiana Humanities before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: Up to $1K. This is a rolling or open-cycle opportunity with no fixed application deadline. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports arts and cultural programs. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Indiana Humanities. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with Indiana Humanities before applying.

Award details

Award range: Up to $1K.

Categories

Arts Culture