Opportunities for Communities

Opens July 1, 2025

Deadline: Closed

Creative Project Grant (CPG) supports art projects for Illinois artists, eligible not-for-profit organizations, municipal entities, or colleges and universities.

Opens: May 23, 2025
Deadline: Closed

The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) is offering scholarship funds of up to $750 to cover expenses related to attending the 2025 One State Together in the Arts & Humanities Conference, to include registration, travel, and hotel costs. The 2025 One State Conference will be held November 5–7, 2025, in Champaign-Urbana.

Opens: May 15, 2025
Deadline: Closed

The Regional Arts Partner (RAP) Grant creates a partnership between the Illinois Arts Council (IAC) and IAC-designated organizations by providing funds to expand local mechanisms that encourage and support developing arts programs throughout the organization’s service area. Based on the assessment and perception of local needs, the RAP regranting funds make it possible for designated RAPs to develop grantmaking processes that are responsive to their service area.

Opens: January 22, 2025
Deadline: Closed
 

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.

The Local Arts Network (LAN) is an initiative to build capacity and excellence amongst Local Arts Agencies so they can better serve their communities and to provide opportunities for validation and support. The LAN is open to leaders from Local Arts Agencies across Illinois.

Tourism Private Sector Grant

Deadline: November 3

Ranging from $10,000 to $50,000, this grant supports tourism events and festivals in Illinois. Recipients must match the funds dollar-for-dollar, with up to 25% of the match coming from in-kind contributions. 

Eligible organizations and communities must be registered in the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal and meet specific eligibility criteria, including possessing a valid Federal Employer Identification Number.

Tourism Attraction Grant

Deadline: November 3

Up to $200,000 is available for capital projects that enhance tourism attractions. Matching funds are required, with a 50% match for nonprofits and government entities.

Eligible organizations and communities must be registered in the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal and meet specific eligibility criteria, including possessing a valid Federal Employer Identification Number.

Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant

Deadline: November 3

Tourism Marketing Partnership Program Grant/Cook Co. and Tourism Marketing Partnership Program Grant/Balance of State offer $10,000 to $100,000 to promote tourism attractions and require a 100% match.

Eligible organizations and communities must be registered in the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal and meet specific eligibility criteria, including possessing a valid Federal Employer Identification Number.

At IL250.org, individuals and organizations can sign up to become a promotional partner, establish an IL250 community, submit events to the local and national calendar, and access resources.

Join a statewide commemoration of the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. Stay tuned for more information and program announcements from Illinois Humanities. Questions? Email IL250@ilhumanities.org.

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