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IAC Grants for Organizations
Guidelines released: June 2026
Opens: Late June or July 1, 2026
Deadline: Open Deadline
Creative Project Grant (CPG) supports art projects for Illinois artists, eligible not-for-profit organizations, municipal entities, or colleges and universities.
Guidelines released: January 30, 2026
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: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Deadline: Closed
Scholarship Amount: up to $1,500
Grant Period: May 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026
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.
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.
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NEA Grants for Arts Projects
July Cycle (GAP 2) Application Deadline: July 9, 2026
(GAP) program offers support for diverse arts projects across the nation, promoting arts education, celebrating cultural heritage, and advancing community well-being. These grants cover numerous disciplines, including Arts Education, Dance, Literary Arts, among others. The NEA encourages applications from organizations of all sizes and communities, welcoming both first-time and returning applicants.
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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