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247 Arts and Culture Grants for Illinois

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Grants to Illinois Property Owners, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Historic Preservation Project...

Deadline 07/01/24

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois individual property owners, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies for historic preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to preserve, adapt, or renovate historic structures in downtowns and other comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 204413

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Programs Benefiting Local...

Deadline 07/15/24 LOI Date: 05/31/24

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that address the needs of residents in eligible locations. First-time applicants and those not recently funded must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full application. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 172910

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Artists, and Institutions for the Creatio...

Deadline 07/18/24 LOI Date: 05/16/24

Grants to USA, Canada, and International cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, artists, art platforms, and contemporary art festivals or biennials for the creation of original artwork. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. The funding source...

GrantWatch ID#: 179287

Grants to Illinois and Michigan Nonprofits for Programs to Increase Access to Educational Oppo...

Deadline 07/26/24 LOI Date: 05/10/24

Grants to Illinois and Michigan nonprofit organizations for educational programs and initiatives in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for programming that increases access to educational opportunities f...

GrantWatch ID#: 175935

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Communi...

Deadline 08/01/24

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in communities within the Funding Source’s market areas. Organizations must request an application form from the Foundation administrator in advance of the deadline. Proposals are in...

GrantWatch ID#: 171207

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Collaborative Projects in the Fields of Arts and Culture and the ...

Deadline 08/01/24 LOI Date: 05/01/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for collaborative projects in the fields of arts and culture and the environment. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage communication and cooperation between the A...

GrantWatch ID#: 180489

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Inju...

Deadline 08/01/24

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, environment, women, publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Justice, Inclusiveness, and Vibrancy in Jewish Communities

Deadline 08/09/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote justice, inclusiveness, and vibrancy in Jewish communities throughout the country. Funding may be requested for general operating support as well as for programmatic support. Occasionally, the Foundation will support Jew...

GrantWatch ID#: 151744

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Conservation, Arts...

Deadline 08/12/24 LOI Date: 06/10/24

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for ocean conservation programs. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full grant application. Funding is also available to USA nonprofits in eligible states for performing arts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178256
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Teachers to Enhance STEAM Learning

Deadline 08/15/24

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers to enhance classroom excellence, innovation, and activities related to STEAM fields. Applicants must register as an educator prior to applying. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, field tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 185180
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International BIPOC Artists to Participate in a Residency Pro...

Deadline 08/31/24

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International BIPOC artists to participate in a residency program in New York. The purpose of the program is to provide artists with the opportunity to improve their glassmaking skills. Residents will receive funds for the purchase of s...

GrantWatch ID#: 205054

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Music and Music Education Programs

Deadline 09/01/24

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172886

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit the Community

Deadline 09/01/24 LOI Date: 08/01/24

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and public sector organizations including municipal and government entities, public schools, and IHEs to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants requesting $20,000 or more are required to submit a let...

GrantWatch ID#: 173708

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Japanese Language Education Events and Competitions

Deadline 09/01/24

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for Japanese language education events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to motivate large numbers of Japanese...

GrantWatch ID#: 180655

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Related to Visual Arts Projects

Deadline 09/01/24

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for research related to visual arts projects. Funding is intended for projects that make an original contribution to the field of contemporary visual arts. Special consideration will be given to projects that focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 204969

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Individuals to Facilitate Discussions in...

Deadline 09/03/24

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 188030
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Fellowships for USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Social Sciences and Humanities Res...

Deadline 09/15/24

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars with advanced degrees for research projects. Funding is intended to support research in the areas of social sciences and humanities. Preference will be given to proposals that demonstrate relevance to contemporary ...

GrantWatch ID#: 139604

Grants to USA Educational Institutions and Nonprofits for Foreign Language Educational Materia...

Deadline 09/15/24

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA educational institutions and nonprofit organizations for foreign language educational materials. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Grant funds may be used for the purchase of teaching materials ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152885
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 Teachers to Enhance English Language Education

Deadline 09/15/24

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 English language arts teachers to support research projects that enhance the quality of education in the field. Proposals must address a specific question or problem to be studied and provide a clear timelin...

GrantWatch ID#: 160645

Grants to USA and Scandinavia Nonprofits for Programs and Events that Promote Nordic or Amer...

Deadline 09/15/24

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Scandinavia nonprofit organizations for public programs and events that aim to promote an appreciation of Nordic culture in the United States or American culture in Nordic countries. Funding is intended to encourage the public apprecia...

GrantWatch ID#: 179950

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit Local Communities...

Deadline 09/15/24 LOI Date: 07/31/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of focus areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the funding source reside. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 181847

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Events that Promote the Conservat...

Deadline 09/15/24

Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for events that promote the conservation of artistic and historic works. Funding is intended to promote the public awareness of these projects and programs, but consideration may be given to preservat...

GrantWatch ID#: 192923

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribal Organizations for Research on Endangered Languages

Deadline 09/16/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribal organizations for research on languages that are under threat of extinction. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of infrastructure, language description, and computational methods. Eligible activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 151111

Grants to USA Professionals and Academics for Research and Teaching Opportunities Abroad

Deadline 09/26/24

Grants to USA professionals, scholars, journalists, scientists, and artists for professional projects abroad. Grants are intended to cover the cost of travel, living costs in-country, and the cost of a stipend. Eligible individuals may apply for projects in teaching, r...

GrantWatch ID#: 159878
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Grants to USA and Japan Nonprofits to Improve Understanding and Communication Between People i...

Deadline 09/30/24 LOI Date: 06/28/24

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations to improve understanding and communication between people in the two countries. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. The Foundation occasionally supports projects and activities that focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 150594

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Digital Preservation Projects Related to Art History

Deadline 10/01/24 LOI Date: 09/01/24

Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research, collaboration, learning, and teaching related to art history. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Grant funds may be requested to support the digitization of significant visual and textua...

GrantWatch ID#: 178066

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Academic Projects Related to Art History

Deadline 10/01/24 LOI Date: 09/01/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for academic projects related to art history. Applicants must submit an Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that improve the understanding and appreciation of European works of...

GrantWatch ID#: 179285

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and Mexico Native American Artists to Develop and Expand Their Art...

Deadline 01/15/25

Fellowships of $3,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico Native American artists to develop and expand their artistic practice. Artists from a wide range of disciplines are eligible to apply. Fellows will also receive travel reimbursement, an allowance for supplies, studio spa...

GrantWatch ID#: 177372

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit the Community

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community and particularly support underserved and elderly residents in an eligible region. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, health care, and human services. Special consideration ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175699
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Communities Around the World

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that positively impact people around the world and their communities. Support is primarily given to programs in the areas of architecture and the arts, education, empowering underserved communities, worker's rights, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 138286
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Grants to USA Public Media Stations to Increase Capacity Through Partnership Development

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA public television and radio stations and nonprofit organizations to facilitate multi-station partnerships, strategic alliances, and collaborations that will increase each station's capacities and abilities. Funding will be provided for smaller grants that...

GrantWatch ID#: 145997
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Grants to Illinois Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals in Eligible Areas for Public Eve...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses, organizations, and individuals in eligible areas for events that encourage visitors and provide economic opportunities for local businesses. Applicants must meet with the funder prior to submitting an application. The event or some part o...

GrantWatch ID#: 148969

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs to Benefit Residents in Local Communi...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the areas of education, health and human services, arts and culture, environment, and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 149338
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Children's Advocacy, Medical Research, Education, and Arts Progra...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of education, children's advocacy, medical research and initiatives, and the arts. Priority is given to proposals that involve specific projects with distinct goals, and grants that will have a notable imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 155284

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists for Assistance During Emergency Situations

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International professional artists for assistance due to devastating incidents and other unexpected events. This grant provides one-time financial assistance to artists who lack the resources to overcome emergency situations such as floods, f...

GrantWatch ID#: 159691
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in Culture, Arts, Environment, and Technology

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives in the areas of culture, arts, environment, and technology. Within each of these areas, the Foundation places a special emphasis on education. While consideration may be given to proposals in other areas, the Founda...

GrantWatch ID#: 160389

Grants and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities in the Areas of Eco...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations, including governmental organizations, schools, IHEs, hospitals, and faith-based organizations to benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of economic development and early child...

GrantWatch ID#: 161489

In-Kind Support to USA Independent Filmmakers for Film Production Assistance

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind support to USA independent filmmakers for assistance in producing films. The program provides loans of professional-grade camera equipment and assistance with post-production. The program should benefit students and early-career filmmakers. Applicants may reque...

GrantWatch ID#: 161562

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Arts, Education, Health, and Children's Programming

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of arts, education, healthcare, and children’s initiatives in eligible regions. The Foundation continues to refine its priorities as opportunities and conditions change. Consideration will be given to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 162295
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects that Advance the Presentation...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for collection-based programs that improve the presentation and understanding of art from the United States. Applicants are required to submit concept notes prior to a full grant application. Consideratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 162528
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Small Community Pro...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations to develop small, community-based projects in a wide range of areas, including arts, community development, and technology. Funding is intended to create positive change in the co...

GrantWatch ID#: 162573
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Media Projects th...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects that promote social justice and equality. The purpose of this program is to address inequality through video, film, and other media, with a particular focus on documentary practices. Gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 163699
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Public Welfare Activities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for public welfare activities. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that address social needs across the globe. Requests will be accepted for activities in the areas of education, arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 163829

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects that Advance Social and Economic Justice

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for social justice programs and activities. Funding is intended to advance social and economic justice while supporting the foundation's legacy of socially conscious musical plays and songs. Activities must fulfill ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164072
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Grants to USA Organizations and Individuals for Programs that Benefit Eligible Native Tribes

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals for a wide range of programs and projects that benefit eligible native populations. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives to enrich, enhance, and promote the overall well-being and welfa...

GrantWatch ID#: 164343

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Businesses, and Informal Organizations in Eligible Locations f...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and informal organizations in eligible locations for literary events such as workshops and readings. Grant funds must be used for writers' fees. Funding is intended for events that are open to the public, with th...

GrantWatch ID#: 164347
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Museums, and Tribes to Preserve Native American Cult...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and museums to preserve Native American cultural items. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the expense...

GrantWatch ID#: 164780

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, Churches, and Agencies for Urgent or Special Funding N...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and government agencies for short-term or emergency needs. Eligible areas of funding include capacity building, food insecurity, arts, community development, animal welfare, and education. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 165666

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Focus areas include arts and culture, workforce, environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 166864
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in Education, Arts and Culture, Social Services, and Hea...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help improve the quality of life for underserved populations throughout the country. Funding is intended to address significant issues in the areas of social service, health, education, and arts and culture. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167237
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