# Event Details

- **Event Name**: (Fun)ding Opportunities + Narratives | Regional Placemaking Series
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Registration details: https://www.artsincolumbus.org/regional-placemaking-series

(Fun)ding Opportunities + Narratives
How storytelling drives funding and support

Learn about funding opportunities for creative placemaking initiatives and how to build a strong, compelling case for support.

Topics include:
• Grant and funding opportunities
• Building a strong funding narrative
• Telling the story of why your project matters

This event is part of a three-part regional series exploring how communities turn ideas into places people love.

For civic leaders, arts organizers, economic development partners, and local changemakers.

This series is presented by Columbus Area Arts Council, Indiana Arts Commission, IU Bloomington Arts & Humanities Council, and IU Center for Rural Engagement.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/funding-opportunities-narratives-regional-placemaking-series/200030214174852
- **Event Categories**: art, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomington
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Morgenstern’s Books, 849 S Auto Mall Rd Bloomington, IN
- **lat**: 39.15643
- **long**: -86.49564
- **full address**: Morgenstern’s Books, 849 S Auto Mall Rd Bloomington, IN, 849 E Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401-5429, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is (Fun)ding Opportunities + Narratives | Regional Placemaking Series being held?
  - **A:** (Fun)ding Opportunities + Narratives | Regional Placemaking Series takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Morgenstern s Books, 849 S Auto Mall Rd Bloomington, IN, 849 E Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401-5429, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing (Fun)ding Opportunities + Narratives | Regional Placemaking Series?
  - **A:** (Fun)ding Opportunities + Narratives | Regional Placemaking Series is organized by IU Center for Rural Engagement.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** (Fun)ding Opportunities + Narratives | Regional Placemaking Series is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If (Fun)ding Opportunities + Narratives | Regional Placemaking Series sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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