INDIANAPOLIS - Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced the official launch of an arts, cultural and Destination Marketing Organization grant totaling $10 million in financial assistance.

The funding for this grant program comes from the CARES Act. In a partnership, the Indiana Destination Development Corporation and the Indiana Arts Commission will provide economic support to local organizations whose normal operations have been disrupted due to COVID-19.

In a statement Lt. Governor Crouch says, "The arts and cultural sector adds vibrancy and depth to Hoosiers' lives and is a significant factor in the health of Indiana's tourism economy.”

There will be a webinar on Monday, August 17 at 2:30 p.m. ET to discuss the grant program and answer questions.

All applications must be received by 4:00 pm EST on September 8, 2020. The application period begins on August 14, 2020. Only applications submitted via the IAC's online system will be accepted, except in the case of ADA accessibility accommodations.

To access the application in the online system, visit http://www.in.gov/arts/apply beginning on August 14.

Upon receiving a fully executed grant agreement, the grantee will receive 100 percent of the grant award.