Five Columbus arts organizations were awarded more than $44,000 in state grant funding, the Indiana Arts Commission announced Thursday.
The following organizations were awarded grant funding:
- Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, $15,711.
- Columbus Area Arts Council, $10,280.
- Dancers Studio, Inc. of Columbus, $6,849.
- Columbus Symphony Orchestra, $5,942.
- Mill Race Theatre Company, $5,942.
The local grants were among 413 made to Indiana nonprofits totaling $2,904,102 through the Arts Organization Support and Arts Project Support grant programs.
The commission approved the funding recommendations for the two grant programs in June. Applications were reviewed by 85 Hoosiers from around the state with expertise in arts, community development and finance.
