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Capital Cycle: LOI due April 30 at 11:45 PM; full application due June 30. LOI access opens March 1. Arts/Humanities focus, Central Indiana priority.
Capital & Special Project Grants (Capital Cycle) is sponsored by Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc.. Funding for one-time, specific undertakings such as renovations, new construction, capacity building, special exhibits, or unique program offerings that promote or preserve the Arts and Humanities.
Geographic focus: Indianapolis and Central Indiana (60-mile radius)
Focus areas: Arts, Humanities
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Application Process — AWCCF AWCCF completes two grant cycles a year. The dates below outline when organizations need to submit materials for each grant cycle. Please, note schools and universities can only apply in the Capital Cycle.
All organizations applying for the Capital Grants Cycle must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) via the grant portal by 11:45 p. m. on April 30.
*Applicants can access the Capital Grants LOI on March 1. All organizations approved to apply for the Capital Grants Cycle must submit their applications via the grant portal by 11:45 p. m.
on For the Operations Grant Cycle, all organizations that have never received operations funding from the Foundation must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) via the online grant portal by 11:45 p. m. on November 30.
[This includes organizations that have previously applied but *Applicants can access the Operations Grants LOI on Oct. 1. All returning and approved organizations applying for the Operations Grant Cycle must submit their applications via the grant portal by 11:45 p.
m. on January 31. Grant Guidelines & Eligibility The Foundation will support charitable organizations that promote or preserve the Arts and Humanities.
Priority will be given primarily to those organizations located in Central Indiana. The Board has discretion to make decisions regarding any proposal on a case-by-case basis. The Foundation will make grants only to those organizations that are described in IRC Section 501(c)(3) and are public charities defined in IRC Sec.
509(a)(1), 509(a)(2) or 509(a)(3). In rare cases the Foundation will make grants to private operating foundations as defined in IRC Sec. 4942 (j) (3).
The Foundation does not make grants to individuals or fund endowments. The Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation has two grant cycles each year - an Operations Cycle and a Capital Cycle. The Foundation invites organizations that meet the above guidelines to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI).
For organizations new to the Operations Cycle, you must submit an LOI via the grant portal by November 30. The Operations Cycle LOI will be available on the portal by October 1. For the Capital Cycle, the LOI is mandatory for all organizations and must be submitted via the grant portal by April 30.
The Capital Cycle LOI will be available on the portal by March 1. Please refer to Important Dates & Deadlines for more details. Organizations receiving an Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation grant will be required to sign a grant agreement and submit interim progress and/or final grant reports.
The first step is to familiarize yourself with our approach. You may also want to review the FAQs for Grant Applicants below. If your organization has never applied for funding, you will need to create a new account in the online grant portal.
You can access the online grant portal by clicking on the Apply Here / Grant Portal Login tab below. If you already have an account, the Apply Here / Grant Portal Login tab takes applicants to their respective Dashboard, where they can access Grant Applications, Grant Reports and other relevant materials. Grantees are also able to check the status of a grant report on their Dashboard.
If you have any trouble with the online grant application, send an email to: info@AWClowesCF. org. Grant Application Documents Project Budget for Capital / Special Project Cycle Access Online Grant Portal Apply Here / grant portal login
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) public charities (IRC 509(a)(1), (2), or (3)) in Central Indiana. Arts and Humanities. Schools/universities eligible only in Capital Cycle. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $1,000 - $1,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Capital & Special Project Grants (Capital Cycle) is sponsored by Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc.. Funding for one-time, specific undertakings such as renovations, new construction, capacity building, special exhibits, or unique program offerings that promote or preserve the Arts and Humanities. Geographic focus: Indianapolis and Central Indiana (60-mile radius) Focus areas: Arts, Humanities
Operations Grants (Operations Cycle) is sponsored by Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc.. Supports ongoing organizational operations, primarily for small and medium-sized organizations dedicated to the Arts and Humanities. New applicants must submit an LOI; returning grantees who have previously received operations funding may skip the LOI. Geographic focus: Indianapolis and Central Indiana (60-mile radius) Focus areas: Arts, Humanities
Operations Grants (Operations Cycle) is sponsored by Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc.. Supports ongoing organizational operations, primarily for small and medium-sized organizations dedicated to the Arts and Humanities. New applicants must submit an LOI; returning grantees who have previously received operations funding may skip the LOI. Geographic focus: Indianapolis and Central Indiana (60-mile radius) Focus areas: Arts, Humanities