Matters of Religion Grant

Funds public programs exploring the role of religion in life and how religious liberty influences education, democracy, culture, and human experience in Indiana. Programs may include reading-and-discussion programs, community conversations, media projects, speakers or panel presentations, exhibitions, oral-history projects, and more. Requires 50% match (cash and in-kind). Approximately four or five grants awarded per quarter.

Program Details

Indiana Humanities is a funding organization that offers the Matters of Religion Grant 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, educational institutions, and government agencies and municipalities. 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: $5K. The application deadline is October 31, 2026 (91 days remaining). 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: $5K. Applications close on October 31, 2026 (91 days remaining).

Categories

Arts Culture