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IAC Grants for Organizations
Opens: July 1, 2026
Deadline: Closed
Creative Project Grant (CPG) supports art projects with a public release or presentation for Illinois artists, eligible not-for-profit organizations, municipal entities, or colleges and universities.
Opens: February 3, 2026
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.
Opens: February 5, 2026
Deadline: Closed
IAC is offering scholarship funds of up to $1,500 to cover expenses related to attending the 2026 Leadership Exchange in Arts & Disability (LEAD) Conference, to include registration, travel, and hotel costs. The 2026 LEAD Conference will be held in Philadelphia, PA, August 11- August 14, 2026.
Additional State Funding & Other Opportunities
Tourism Attraction Grant Program
Deadline: November 13, 2026
This Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity initiative provides grants to help develop or improve tourism attractions, aiming to boost the economic impact of tourism across the state. Eligible applicants include counties, municipalities, local government units, local promotion groups, not-for-profit organizations, and for-profit businesses. Grants range from $15,000 to $200,000.
Tourism Private Sector Grant Program
Deadline: November 13, 2026
This Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity program is geared towards attracting, hosting, and developing new events or enhancing current ones. It's open to Illinois for-profit and not-for-profit entities, counties, municipalities, and local promotion groups. Grant awards range from $10,000 to $50,000.
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.
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