248 Illinois Art Grants & Culture Grants

Grants to Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Illinois, and Arizona cultural organizations, including tribal organizations, museums, libraries, cultural heritage centers, and local arts councils for technology projects during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is in...

Grants and in-kind services to USA art collaboratives and artists for projects and professional development activities. The purpose of this grant program is to support original arts projects as well as the training and support of artists. Eligible artists may be in a w...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA and Puerto Rico faculty and staff members at eligible IHEs for humanities-based activities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of research projects, publications, and scholarly activities related to the study of the humanities. E...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for operational and project support. Operating funding may be used for administrative, artistic, and program-related needs. Project funding is intended for initiatives that have the pote...

Award of $30,000 and in-kind support to a USA arts administrator to recognize contributions that have enhanced the community. Awards may be used for a range of activities, including but not limited to professional development, research, and project work. The award is i...

Fellowships of up to $60,000 to USA 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 publication in digita...

Fellowships to USA individuals for extensive research projects. The fellowships are intended to support a range of projects and activities that display outstanding analytics and high-level writing skills. Applications must clearly express a project's value to humanitie...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to explore the impact and value of the arts for American life. Applicants are advised that the required online registration may take several weeks to complete. Studies may address the individu...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding will be provided for programs that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, facilitating American Indian education (particu...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and France nonprofit organizations to develop residencies for dancers. Priority will be given to proposals utilizing digital technology and those exhibiting a commitment to communities. Eligible expenses include travel, artist fees, housi...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and France nonprofit organizations for cultural and artistic exchanges. Funding is intended for presentations and tours of companies and artists. Special consideration will be given to organizations planning for the presentation of projec...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and France nonprofit organizations for visual arts projects, commissions, and exhibitions. Priority will be given to projects by French and American nonprofits for binational online and hybrid (physical/online) projects. Funding is primar...

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA curators for research projects. Funding is intended for freelance applicants or those affiliated with institutions to conduct a research project in the genre of contemporary art. Projects must have French or France-based artists as th...

Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is provided for programs in the areas of alcohol and drug treatment, cultural activ...

Awards to Chicago visual artists in eligible locations who have demonstrated a commitment to contemporary art. The purpose of the awards program is to recognize outstanding and innovative individual artists and collaboratives working in all visual media and at any stag...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for arts exhibitions that increase the appreciation and understanding of historical American art (circa 1500–1980). A Letter of Inquiry is required before submitting a full application. Particular inter...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, and colleges and universities, museums, civic institutions, and trade publishers for financial assistance to produce and publish non-fiction books. Funding is intended for publications on the subject...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for music and music education programs or projects. Funding is intended to enhance and promote organizations whose services benefit the residents of Illinois. Applicants who meet the eligible criteria but are from the greater ...

Grants to USA nonprofit and arts organizations, museums, and cultural institutions for projects that support visual artists' needs and contribute to their creative and professional development. Funding is intended to support initiatives such as exhibitions, regranting,...

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, colleges, and universities in eligible locations to benefit the community in a broad range of areas. Applicants requesting $20,000 or more are required to contact program staff in advance of s...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs. Projects areas include education, arts learning, vocational training, and health care. Funding is intended for programs that seek to improve conditions for underserved and low-income communities...

Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for initiatives to integrate new technologies and create valuable online resources in the field of European art history. A letter of inquiry must be submitted prior to submitting a full application. This program aims to foster new f...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International performing organizations to commission chamber and symphonic music compositions. This program is primarily intended for chamber groups and orchestras demonstrating excellence in the presentation of contemporary music. Applicatio...

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA and Canada postdoctoral scholars and graduate students to conduct research on indigenous peoples of the continental United States and Canada. Funding is intended for research addressing Native American linguistics, ethnohistory, and histor...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for professional activities to preserve art. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs that support the professional practice of art conservation, ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that will foster increased interest in art and architecture. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to the full application. Funding is intended to provide support for projects that promote a specific scholar...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that are committed to improving the world in a broad range of areas. Consideration will be given to activities in the areas of education, social services, healthcare, civic and culture, and the environment. Applica...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to support Japanese language education events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The intention of this grant program is to motivate a large n...

Residencies to USA curators and artists to create new work, research, collaborate, and study art in eligible locations in Russia. Artist residencies are a month in duration, and curator residencies are two weeks in duration. Applicants will be accepted from all discipl...

Residencies to USA students for research or teaching projects that make use of digital technology. All academic disciplines are eligible focus areas, including political science, computer science, history, literature, Jewish studies, psychology, sociology, and geograph...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, libraries, museums, and individuals to conduct public dialogues. Funding is intended to support the facilitation of open conversations, renting a venue to host the event, interpretation of events...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories artists in eligible disciplines for urgent physical and mental health care needs. Funding is intended to prevent the delay of important medical treatment and to mitigate the financial impact of unexpected health emergencies...

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International artists to pursue professional and cultural development opportunities in eligible locations. Applicants must commit to opening their studio to the public at least twice a week. One of the main goals of the program is to all...

Grants of up to $12,606 to USA, Canada, and Mexico individuals to pursue musical studies related to the carillon. Eligible individuals may pursue one of the following areas of focus: instrument design, music history, composition, and performance. The purpose of the fun...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit dance companies and choreographers to create and present new dance productions to audiences in the USA and/or territories. Funding is intended to cover production and touring costs related to works that engage local co...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribal governments for programs to increase the usage of technologies among humanities scholars. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to a month to complete. The program is ...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that are inclusive, collaborative, and responsive to the current and developing needs of the community. Eli...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Illinois nonprofit and community-based organizations to support the arts in eligible locations. Priority will be given to BIPOC organizations, as well as to programs and projects that serve underserved populations. Grant funds may be used for ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, schools, libraries, and government agencies that provide arts programming. Funding is intended to support general operations. Applicants must complete a pre-qualification process befor...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for creative initiatives to engage individuals in Jewish experiences and communities throughout North America. A letter of inquiry is required prior to the submission of a full application. Funding is in...

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health and human s...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for local events, programs, attractions, and cultural activities to increase tourism. Funding is intended to attract visitors, create positive publicity, and support the local economy by increasing hotel ...

Grants of $3,000, grants of $4,000, and grants of $7,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and artists for the development and production of creative theater performances. Applicants are required to submit an online LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intend...

Grants to USA and Territories nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and churches for arts education, programs, and services. Funding is intended for activities that benefit youth, artists, and local communities. Previous recipients include art galleries, music camps, ...

Grants to USA and Territories artists for creative activities in a wide variety of arts genres and disciplines. Funding is intended to assist with project related expenses and activities that support the creative process, including studio time, performance and rehearsa...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and theater ensembles to produce and present touring projects throughout the country. Artists may apply with collaborating nonprofit organizations. Eligible expenses include creation, development, and artist fees. The purpose of th...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to provide week-long humanities workshops for K-12 educators. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to complete. The purpose of this progr...

Fellowships of $25,000 to USA published writers demonstrating artistic excellence to dedicate time to creative literary pursuits and professional advancement. Applicants should register and apply well in advance of the deadline. Applications are currently invited in th...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and territories individual professional artists, ensembles, and nonprofit organizations to support participation in live or virtual performances at international venues. Priority will be given to proposals elevating historically underrepr...

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, and tribal entities to increase the availability of arts opportunities for underrepresented communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations and the first part of the application must be c...