Regional Arts Partners

The Regional Arts Partner (RAP) Grant (formerly Community Arts Access Program) 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 Regional Arts Partners (RAPs) to develop grantmaking processes that are responsive to their service area.

A list of current RAPs is available here.

For RAP guidelines and how to apply, please contact Director of Strategic Partnerships, Teresa Davis at Teresa.N.Davis@illinois.gov.

All applicants must apply using a registered Salesforce account and include proof of eligibility at the time of application.

Educational/Organizational applicants must serve as one the following:

• A registered 501(c)(3) 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

OPENS:  June 20, 2024

DEADLINE:  Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:59 pm  

Am I eligible to apply?

RAP grants are for designated Local Arts Network organizational grantees. If you believe your organization may be eligible please contact Director of Strategic Partnerships, Teresa Davis at Teresa.N.Davis@illinois.gov.

How do I apply?

Contact Director of Strategic Partnerships, Teresa Davis at Teresa.N.Davis@illinois.gov for guidelines and information on how to apply.