The Tippecanoe Arts Federation (TAF) has announced that North Central Health Services, Inc. (NCHS) has made available $200,000 to the arts and cultural communities in Tippecanoe, White, Benton, Warren, Fountain, Montgomery, Clinton, and Carroll counties.

The Federation established the grants program with funding from NCHS to assist TAF member organizations in their ability to deliver programs and services. Funds may be used for capital projects in White, Benton, Warren, Fountain, Montgomery, Clinton, and Carroll counties or capacity building for Tippecanoe County based organizations to enhance their programs and services to the region.

Each applicant must be a member in good standing with the Tippecanoe Arts Federation and have 501(c)(3) status. To apply and for more information, contact Tetia Lee, executive director at tetial@tippecanoearts. org or (765) 423- 2 7 8 7 / ( 8 0 0 ) 7 2 1 - 2 7 8 7 . Applications and all required attachments must be delivered by 5 p.m. May 7 to: Tippecanoe Arts Federation, 638 North St., Lafayette, IN 47901. Applications sent via e-mail or fax will not be accepted.