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235 Arts and Culture Grants for Illinois

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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit to Run a Student Exchange Program

Deadline 04/16/24

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit to run a student exchange program that includes students ages 16-18 from both Europe and the USA. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to foster understanding...

GrantWatch ID#: 195382

Grants to USA Female Artists for Environmental-Themed Art Projects

Deadline 04/16/24

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories female artists for art projects with an environmental focus. Funding is intended for thought-provoking projects that benefit and engage the public. Applications are encouraged from artists of color, artists with disabiliti...

GrantWatch ID#: 202394

Fellowships to USA Scholars to Pursue Humanities Research Projects that Require Digital Public...

Deadline 04/17/24

Fellowships of up to $60,000 to USA and territories scholars for research projects that address issues related to the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that require publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 185380

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Preserve Audio and Video Media

Deadline 04/17/24

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit cultural, academic, and research institutions, government agencies, and tribes to preserve significant audio and video media resources. Funding is intended to support the digital reformatting of media that is fra...

GrantWatch ID#: 187337

Fellowships to USA and Canada Native Innovators for Initiatives to Benefit Native Communities

Deadline 04/18/24

Fellowships to USA and Canada Native innovators for initiatives to benefit Native communities. Funding is intended to provide resources and support to advance projects that positively impact Native communities throughout the country. Priority is given to proposals in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 195553

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, Institutions, and Agencies in Multiple Sta...

Deadline 04/19/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals, educational institutions, and agencies in multiple states for projects that preserve historic buildings and sites along an interstate highway running through these states. Applicants are advised that requi...

GrantWatch ID#: 143477

Grants to USA Senior Visual Artists for Artwork Presentation and Preservation

Deadline 04/19/24

Grants of $5,000 to USA visual artists over the age of 60 for artwork preservation and historical documentation. Funding is intended to help visual artists initiate new work or a special project, create a website, acquire studio space, catalog their art or their histor...

GrantWatch ID#: 180189

Grants to USA Qualifying Nonprofits in Eligible States and Regions for General Organizational ...

Deadline 04/19/24

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations in multiple states served by the funding source for general operating support. Nonprofits in eligible regions in California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Connecticut, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Washington, D...

GrantWatch ID#: 182854

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Architectural Assistance to Design Community Projects

Deadline 04/19/24

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for architectural assistance to develop impactful community projects. Funding is intended to support costs associated with feasibility studies and project design provided by a professional architectural design team....

GrantWatch ID#: 187381

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Undergraduate and Graduate Students to Address F...

Deadline 04/22/24

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students to address issues related to freedom of speech worldwide. The purpose of the program is to advocate for freedom of speech as it applies to education, artists, research, and digital media,...

GrantWatch ID#: 210358

Grants to USA Researchers Partnered with BIPOC Arts Organizations for Research Projects

Deadline 04/22/24

Grants to USA researchers partnered with BIPOC arts organizations for research that is important to both partners. Research topics may include equity in the arts and the organizational well-being of BIPOC arts organizations, as well as other related topics. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211890

Grants to USA Native Hawaiian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Individuals to Assist With...

Deadline 04/22/24

Grants of $1000 to USA Native Hawaiian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander individuals to assist with transitions into creative fields of work. Eligible applicants have pivoted away from their jobs or careers within the last 1 to 3 years. The purpose of the grant pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 213660

Grants to USA Artists, Designers, Architects, Arts Organizations, Nonprofits, and CBOs to Crea...

Deadline 04/22/24

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and territories artists, designers, architects, arts organizations, nonprofits, and community-based organizations to create, restore, and install public murals. Eligible projects must be produced for installation on or within public build...

GrantWatch ID#: 213836

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK Nonfiction Writers to Complete Works in Progress

Deadline 04/23/24

Grants of $40,000 to USA, Canada, and UK nonfiction writers to complete works already in progress. Topics include, but are not limited to philosophy, graphic nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, food or travel writing, the sciences, personal essays, criticism, and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 195186

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Create Tempor...

Deadline 04/23/24

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual artists and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to create temporary public artworks to be installed in eligible areas. Funding is intended for works of art that will draw attention to histories and people who have ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213847

Grants to Illinois and Missouri Teachers to Expand the Classroom Curriculum

Deadline 04/24/24

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois and Missouri teachers for innovative and creative teaching methods that will enhance PreK-12 classroom curricula and benefit students in eligible regions. Grants will be awarded in the following categories: science and technology, arts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143479

In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe Nonprofits for Bran...

Deadline 04/28/24

In-kind support to USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe nonprofit organizations to build their brands. The program will provide web design and digital assistance to nonprofits to create an impact and reach target audiences. Eligible services include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206874

Awards to USA K-12 Teachers for Excellence in American History Education

Deadline 04/30/24

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to honor USA and territories K-12 American history teachers for excellence in the field. Nominations are welcome on behalf of educators who demonstrate commitment, leadership, and creativity, as well as effective use of sources...

GrantWatch ID#: 150599

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Music P...

Deadline 04/30/24

Grants and in-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support music programming in schools and communities. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants working to improve acces...

GrantWatch ID#: 178253

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and School Districts for Arts Activities in Unders...

Deadline 04/30/24

Grants of $10,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, agencies, school districts, and tribal entities to increase the availability of arts opportunities for underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete required registrations and a preliminary appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 178794

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Artists for an Artistic Residency Based in New M...

Deadline 04/30/24

Residencies of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists to reside and create work in a remote location in New Mexico. The program is intended for artists of all genres and media to capture the beauty of nature. Artists will be provided with a presentation venue...

GrantWatch ID#: 192551

Awards to USA Artists of Korean Descent to Acknowledge Outstanding Work

Deadline 04/30/24

Awards to USA artists of Korean descent to acknowledge outstanding work. Monetary prizes will be awarded to young emerging modern artists. In addition, artists will receive the opportunity to present their work at a group exhibition in New York.

GrantWatch ID#: 194698

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or Institution to Plan and Administer a Fellowship fo...

Deadline 04/30/24

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or academic or cultural institution to plan and administer a fellowship for young community leaders in Africa. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 194753

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Writers, Artists, Architects, and Musicians to ...

Deadline 04/30/24

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International musicians, architects, writers, and visual artists to participate in a residency program in Austria. The purpose of the residency is to promote an exchange of ideas and to provide a venue for international artists to exhib...

GrantWatch ID#: 203419

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 04/30/24

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Areas of focus include housing, food, education, and the arts. Funding may be requested to support general operations, projects, and direct services. Proposals...

GrantWatch ID#: 204314

Grants to Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Counti...

Deadline 05/01/24

Grants to Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, state and municipal organizations, and public schools in eligible counties for programs benefiting local communities. Funding is intended to support programs primarily in the areas of education, communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 129843

Grants to USA Music Teachers for Professional Development, Education, and Enrichment Opportuni...

Deadline 05/01/24

Grants to USA music teachers for professional development activities. Funding is intended to enhance the grantees' teaching and performing skills. Eligible uses of funds include college courses, private study, or projects in the areas of composition, performance, music...

GrantWatch ID#: 141213

Grants to USA Music-Related Nonprofits to Develop Fundraising Content

Deadline 05/01/24

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit music organizations to develop promotional materials such as brochures, websites, and marketing videos. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits in the development of grant application materials that may be required to secure add...

GrantWatch ID#: 141225

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Arts Programs in Eligible Areas

Deadline 05/01/24

Grants of up to $1,200 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, institutions of higher education, faith-based entities, and government agencies for arts events and learning experiences that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in a w...

GrantWatch ID#: 179895

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Residents and Improv...

Deadline 05/01/24

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that enhance the local quality of life, address a com...

GrantWatch ID#: 181690

Award to a USA School Library to Recognize Outstanding Humanities Programming

Deadline 05/01/24

Award of $5,000 to a USA school library to recognize outstanding humanities programming. Eligible nominees are libraries in K-12 private and public schools. Program areas include, but are not limited to, social studies, poetry, drama, art, music, language arts, foreign...

GrantWatch ID#: 188094

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Early-Stage Jewelry Designers for Activities to Promote Busi...

Deadline 05/01/24

Grants and in-kind support to USA early-stage jewelry designers for career-building activities. In addition to the cash grant, merchandise, feedback, and industry recognition will be given to emerging entrepreneurs who work primarily in silver. The purpose of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 188787

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Anthropology Research

Deadline 05/01/24

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals with a Ph.D. for anthropology research projects. Grant funds must be used for research expenses. Funding is intended to advance the field of anthropology and make a significant impact on anthropologi...

GrantWatch ID#: 195165

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, CBOs, and Libraries for Arts Programs in Eligible Loca...

Deadline 05/01/24

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and community groups for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support arts and cultural activities that benefit local communities. Eligible arts projects take place in and serve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 210093

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or Institution for Professional Development Activitie...

Deadline 05/06/24

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or academic or cultural institution for professional development activities for media producers. Applicants are advised that the required registrations can take up to four weeks to complete. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193960

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or Institution to Implement a Leadership Program for ...

Deadline 05/06/24

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or academic or cultural institution to develop and implement a leadership program for foreign female students. Applicants are advised that the required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 213458

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Individuals, IHEs, and Organizations to Incorporate Technolo...

Deadline 05/06/24 Conference Date: 04/19/24

Grants and in-kind support to USA individuals, IHEs, and organizations to incorporate technology into the performing arts. Funding is intended to support innovative ideas that will enhance theater, contemporary dance, and jazz. In addition to financial resources, the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 213572

Grants to USA Hispanic-Serving IHEs to Strengthen Humanities Programs

Deadline 05/07/24

Grants to USA and territories institutions of higher education that serve Hispanic populations to enhance the humanities curriculum. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs in a range of humanities-related fie...

GrantWatch ID#: 144094

Grants to USA Community Colleges to Enhance Humanities Programming

Deadline 05/07/24

Grants to USA community colleges and two-year institutions of higher education to enhance the humanities curriculum. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs in a range of humanities-related fields. Projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 174339

Grants to USA IHEs to Strengthen and Expand the Humanities Curriculum

Deadline 05/07/24

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to enhance the humanities curriculum. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs in a range of humanities-related fields. Projects must address a core topic or set o...

GrantWatch ID#: 190283

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Preserve Historical Documents

Deadline 05/08/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for projects to preserve and improve accessibility to historical documents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 180193

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Increase Access to Records of Historic...

Deadline 05/08/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for projects that increase access to records of historical significance. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks. The purpose of the grant program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 180922

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline 05/10/24

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for seniors, yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639

Grant to a USA Jewish College or Graduate Student for Independent Study Relating to Israel in ...

Deadline 05/10/24

Grant of $1,000 to a USA Jewish college or graduate student for independent study relating to Israel in the visual arts. Applicants must contact the funder prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to provide the student with an opportunity to develop the...

GrantWatch ID#: 212532

Grants to USA Nonprofit Arts Organizations for Capacity Building Initiatives

Deadline 05/10/24

Grants of $5,000 and grants of $10,000 to USA and territories nonprofit arts organizations for capacity building initiatives. Funding is intended to support literary organizations with building skills, sustainable practices, management training, and other initiatives t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213931
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Grants to USA Writers for Written Works Related to Contemporary Visual Art

Deadline 05/15/24

Grants to USA writers for written works related to contemporary visual art. Funding is intended for the production of short-form writing, books, and articles for both general and specialized art audiences. The program also supports art writing that experiments with lit...

GrantWatch ID#: 150417

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline 05/15/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Basic Human Needs, Community Development, an...

Deadline 05/15/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achieve fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179283

Grants to Illinois Arts and Cultural Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Address Organizational Ne...

Deadline 05/15/24

Grants to Illinois nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible areas to address organizational needs. Funding is intended for activities including but not limited to addressing longstanding challenges and redefining partnerships. Eligible applicants are locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 182078

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, IHEs, Schools, Libraries, and Faith- Based Organizations to De...

Deadline 05/15/24

Grants of $2,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, schools, libraries, and faith-based organizations to develop humanities programming. Funding is intended to support organizational planning and assessment and to advance DEI initiat...

GrantWatch ID#: 187489
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