2023 IU Rural Conference Eclipse Announcement

A new initiative launched by the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement will help rural Indiana communities host arts and cultural events and activities related to the 2024 solar eclipse.

With funding support from the Simons Foundation, the Center for Rural Engagement will facilitate rural engagement for IU’s solar eclipse initiative, providing staff support, resources and outreach for community activities — with a focus on arts and culture — that unite residents around the historic astronomical event.

Organizations in communities with populations less than 50,000 can also apply for micro-grants up to $2,000 to support the implementation of eclipse activities. Regional Opportunity Initiatives is acting as the fiscal agent for the grant program and will provide technical assistance to facilitate the eclipse micro-grant program.