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IAC Grants for Communities
Guidelines released: January 30, 2026
Opens: February 3, 2026
Deadline: March 18, 2026
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.
Guidelines released: June 2026
Opens: Late June or July 1, 2026
Deadline: Open Deadline
Creative Project Grant (CPG) supports art projects for Illinois artists, eligible not-for-profit organizations, municipal entities, or colleges and universities.
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: July 15, 2024
Deadline: September 6, 2024
Grant Range: TBD
The Community Public Artworks Fund supports the creation of public artworks.
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.
IAC Initiatives for Communities
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.
Additional State Funding & Other Opportunities
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.
Additional Resources for Communities
Search for additional state and national resources for organizations through the IAC's Discipline-Specific Resources database.
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