Opportunities for Organizations

Opens: TBD
Deadline: TBD

GOS Grant Range: TBD
YEA Grant Range: Up to $4,500 per year for up to 4 Youth Employees.  
 

General Operating Support (GOS) Grants are available for Illinois non-profit organizations that provide ongoing arts programming.

Youth Employment in the Arts (YEA) Grants provide funds to GOS grantees for individuals between the ages of 14-22.

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Deadline: TBD

Grant Range: TBD

Creative Catalyst Grants (CCG) are available to Illinois artists and non-profit organizations that have unique arts projects that need financial support. If an organizational applicant receives GOS support this programming must be outside of regular operational needs.

The ArtsTour Roster is a resource created in collaboration between the Illinois Presenters Network and the Illinois Arts Council.  This directory lists Illinois performing artists, companies, and ensembles that tour the state.The Artstour Roster is used by Illinois presenters including schools, libraries, park districts, arts and community organizations, and performing arts presenters to identify artists, companies and groups to perform in their communities.

Deadline: April 30, 2024

The R3 grant provides assistance for programming in historically underserved Illinois communities using 25% of Cannabis Regulation and Trust Act tax revenues in grants to restore communities impacted by economic disinvestment, violence, and the severe and multilayered harm caused by the war on drugs.

Deadline: May 6, 2024

The Doris Duke Foundation (DDF) has announced its Performing Arts Technologies Lab. The Performing Arts Technologies Lab is both a grant and a support system designed to expand access to and nurture new methods for creating, sharing and experiencing the performing arts. DDF is looking for innovative ideas in jazz, contemporary dance and theater that make use of new digital tools and production methods.

DCEO's grant programs provide funds to organizations throughout Illinois that support and maintain a strong economy. To better assist potential and current grantees, this page contains a variety of resources to provide end to end support for grant recipients.

Search for additional state and national resources for organizations through the IAC's Discipline-Specific Resources database.