NCHS Capital Grants


The Arts Federation (TAF) has established the Capital Grants program with funding from North Central Health Services, Inc. (NCHS) to assist TAF member organizations located in Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Warren, or White Counties. The funds are available for capital projects only.

Capital projects include items with a lifespan of at least 10 years or a value of $1000 or more. What will NOT be funded:  projects that include what should have planned for as routine maintenance, for example, renovation or replacement of outdated equipment, roof and window replacement, furniture replacement, etc.  



Arts and cultural organizations in Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Warren, and White Counties that are members of TAF are eligible to apply. Funds may only be used for capital projects and each applicant must be a member in good standing with the TAF and have 501(c)(3) status.


2026-2027 Program Timeline

Deadline for Letter of Intent Monday, June 22, 2026, at 11:59 pm (EST)
Notification of Invitation to Apply Monday, July 13, 2026
Deadline for Proposals Friday, August 14, 2026 at 11:59 pm (EST)
Notification of Award Friday, September 3, 2026
Deadline for Signed Grant Agreements Friday, September 11 ,2026

Grant Awards Reception

BRAVO for the Arts

October 2026

Attendance is mandatory.

   

For this grant program, you must acknowledge your funders in one of the following ways:


  • Include the logos of NCHS and TAF on all promotional materials, like: advertisements (print, digital, and TV), banners, billboards, brochures/rack cards, fliers, media releases (use written credit line), newsletters, playbills, postcards, posters, websites.
  • If design or space limitations prevent the usage of logos, please include the following written acknowledgment: “This project is made possible through funds from North Central Health Services and administered by The Arts Federation.”
  • A third way of recognizing your supporters is through verbal acknowledgment during events or television, radio, or internet broadcasts. This is highly suggested!

Acknowledge your sponsors with these logos.


TAF Color High Res (svg) 
TAF B&W High Res (svg)
NCHS Color High Res (svg)
NCHS B&W High Res (svg)