About the Program
The Individual Advancement Program (IAP) provides support (up to $2,000) to Indiana artists for career development projects. Applicants must plan a project (or phase of a project) that is feasible within the requested budget and completed within the proposed timeline.
Because the Individual Advancement Program is so popular we only accept certain disciplines per year. This cycle, we're accepting visual arts (crafts, design, media arts, photography) applications.
Guidelines
It's important that you download and read the grant guidelines. Save these guidelines for your own records and to refer back to during the application/grant process.
- Download the Program Guidelines
- Read the detailed requirements for individuals who receive payment directly from the IAC
Ready to Apply?
- Preview the application here
- Start your application here (you’ll be prompted to login or create an account)
Timeline
| Grant Period | July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 |
| Grant Information Webinar | October 30, 2019, 6 p.m. eastern time |
| Deadline to Request IAC Staff Review | January 23, 2020, 4:30 p.m. eastern time |
| Application Deadline | February 6, 2020, 4:30 p.m. eastern time |
| Public Review Panels | Week of April 13, 2020 |
| Award Notification | Late June 2020 |
| Final Grant Report Due | July 8, 2021, 4:30 p.m. eastern time |
Panel Review
FY21 Individual Advancement Program (IAP) applications will be reviewed by a conflict-free panel of professionals and peers from around the state. These meetings are open to the public for observation. Guests of panel review meetings may not lobby or address the panel on behalf of their applications before, during, or after the meeting.
Contact the Program Manager
Sometimes the best way to find what you're looking for is to just talk to someone. Get in touch with the Individual Advancement Program manager, Anna Tragesser, at atragesser@iac.in.gov or call (317) 232-1281.
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