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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
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Application Process — AWCCF Apply Here / Grant Portal Login Apply Here / Grant Portal Login Apply Here / Grant Portal Login 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 320 North Meridian Street, Suite 900 | Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-1722 | 317.
955. 0138
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) public charities (IRC 509(a)(1), (2), or (3)) located within a 60-mile radius of Indianapolis. This is the only cycle in which schools and universities may apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 - $1,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Capital & Special Project Grants (Capital Cycle) is funded by Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc.. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Indiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 3 required documents: Letter of Intent (LOI) - new organizations only for Operations Cycle, Organizational Budget, and Project Budget (Capital/Special Project Cycle only). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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