Application requirements:

• Summary of the project or event (500 to 600 words max.)
• Detailed budget
• Statement of need—because CAHI often receives many more applications than we can fund in full, we ask that you briefly discuss whether or how receiving a smaller amount than requested may impact your event.
• List of speakers/performers invited
• Chair’s letter of support or completion of the “Chair’s approval form”
• Evidence of other funding obtained or requested

Grants may be awarded for up to $10,000.

CAHI will not provide financial support for professional association conferences (unless funds are requested to invite specific guest speakers), hospitality expenses, or honoraria for IU faculty. If other internal or external funding is received for the same project, CAHI requires notification, and reserves the right to adjust or reassign awards in light of this information. Expenditures must follow all university and College policies.

Eligibility:

Who may apply: Tenure-track (and tenured) core College faculty members in the arts and humanities at Indiana University Bloomington. Faculty in the Hamilton Lugar School are also eligibal to apply. As of Fall 2025, those in the Eskenazi School, the Media School, or other departments/programs/centers outside of the College are not eligible to apply.

Apply for the grant

Upload a letter of recommendation

Chair’s approval form