Proof of Eligibility

The Illinois Arts Council provides public funding to Illinois residents, not-for-profit, tax exempt (501c3) organizations, units of government, and institutions of higher education. Applicants must include proof of eligibility at the time of application. 

At the time of application, individual applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Certify that they are:
  
  • A U.S. citizen or have been granted permanent resident alien status.
    
  • Currently and have been a legal resident of the state of Illinois for at least 12 months prior to the application deadline.
    
• Submit a copy of one of the following:
  
  • A valid Illinois driver’s license which includes the date issued and expiration date (entire front and back).
    
  • A valid State of Illinois identification card which includes the date issued and expiration date; (entire front and back).
    
• Apply utilizing a Salesforce account registered to the applicant.
  

The Illinois Arts Council provides public funding to not-for-profit, tax exempt (501c3) organizations, units of government, and institutions of higher education. Applicants must include proof of eligibility at the time of application. 

All applicants must apply using a registered Salesforce account. 

Educational/Organizational applicants must serve as one the following:

• A registered Not-For-Profit Organization in good standing with the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
• Branch of Government (e.g., Municipal, County, Libraries, Park Districts, etc.)
  
• Charitable Trust 
  
• Institutions of higher education and Religious Organizations  
• PTOs, PTAs and other School Affiliate Organizations

Organizational applicants must:

• Have a valid FEIN and UEI number
• Be pre-qualified in the state’s GATA system