Hundreds of arts, cultural and destination marketing groups around Indiana are set to receive a share of nearly $10 million in grants to give them a boost during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch announced Thursday that 479 groups will be receiving funding intended for operational support to aid organizations impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
The award amounts were determined by a formula that included factoring in the groups’ budget size and previous funding they received through the CARES Act, which Congress passed in late March.
“These organizations help enhance the quality of life here in our great state,” Crouch said in a statement. “I am pleased to see the arts and cultural sector, which adds to Indiana’s tourism economy, get this funding.”
The funding is being provided through a partnership between the Indiana Destination Development Corporation and the Indiana Arts Commission.
Lewis Ricci, the arts commission’s executive director, said the funding is aimed at ensuring that “the arts and cultural community can survive” during the ongoing pandemic.
“This funding can help bridge the gap,” Ricci said in a statement.
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