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Opportunities for Organizations

IAC Grants for Organizations

General Operating Support (GOS) & Youth Employment in the Arts (YEA)

Opens: May 30, 2024
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.

Creative Catalyst Grant (CCG)

Opens: July 10, 2024
Deadline: Closed

Creative Catalyst Grant offers support to Illinois artists and non-profit organizations for arts-related projects, programming, events, and/or professional development.

IAC Initiatives for Organizations

Artstour Roster

The ArtsTour Roster is a resource created in collaboration between the Illinois Presenters Network and the Illinois Arts Council.  This directory lists Illinois performing artists, companies, and ensembles that tour the state.The Artstour Roster is used by Illinois presenters including schools, libraries, park districts, arts and community organizations, and performing arts presenters to identify artists, companies and groups to perform in their communities.

Illinois Creative Collaborative

Additional State Funding and Other Resources

Illinois DCEO Grants

DCEO's grant programs provide funds to organizations throughout Illinois that support and maintain a strong economy. To better assist potential and current grantees, this page contains a variety of resources to provide end to end support for grant recipients.

Arts Midwest - Shakespeare In American Communities

Deadline: January 30, 2025

 

Applications are now open for the 2025-26 cycle of Shakespeare in American Communities, a national program that offers support to nonprofit theater companies bringing performances and educational activities to their communities.

Discipline-Specific Resources

Search for additional state and national resources for organizations through the IAC's Discipline-Specific Resources database.    

Announcements for Organizations

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