Dedicated to funding the arts in the greater Indianapolis area.

 
 

Mission

The primary mission of the foundation is to support charitable organizations that promote or preserve the Arts and Humanities and those that were supported by Mr. Clowes during his life or are similar to those supported by Mr. Clowes.

 

Important Dates and Deadlines

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.

April 30

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.

June 30

All organizations approved to apply for the Capital Grants Cycle must submit their applications via the grant portal by 11:45 p.m. on June 30.

November 30

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 grant portal by 11:45 p.m. on November 30. This includes organizations that have previously applied but did not receive funding. (See Grant Info FAQs)

January 31

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.

 
 

“Creative adaptability is the key to successful conservation.”

Allen Whitehill Clowes  |  Founder