Opportunities for Organizations

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: 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.

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.