Grants & Programs

How to Apply

How to Apply
 

First:

  • complete Data Profiles for fiscal years 2009, 2010 and 2011 with the Illinois Cultural Data Project
  • create and save the Illinois Cultural Data Project IAC Funder Report
  • prepare all required attachments, including any specific to your program area, and save them as PDFs

Next:

  • log into Illinois eGrant
  • complete the electronic Application form in the eGrant system
  • upload all attachments required of your Program area to the electronic Application form
  • successfully submit the electronic application form  to the eGrant system

Then:

  • submit any required hard copy materials by mail or hand delivery

The completed electronic application form must be successfully submitted by 5:00 p.m. and hard copy materials must be postmarked or hand delivered by March 15, 2013.

Mailing materials to the IAC:
Due to the volume of mailed material received– particularly around deadlines – the Illinois Arts Council strongly recommends applicants opt for delivery services which provide tracking and confirmation on all applications and time-sensitive materials. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have proof of mailing for all materials sent to the Illinois Arts Council.

Include the Program Grant category to which you are applying in the first line of the address.

EXAMPLE:
2014 Program Grant – DANCE
Illinois Arts Council
James R. Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph St., Suite 10-500
Chicago, IL 60601-3230
 

Hand-Delivering materials to the IAC:
IAC offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All visitors to state government offices in the James R. Thompson Center, including the Illinois Arts Council, will be required to submit to a security screening before being allowed access to the elevators. Visitors must show a valid government issued picture I.D. and pass through metal detectors. In addition, all bags and items carried by visitors will be searched by the Illinois State Police Protective Service Unit.

If you plan to hand-deliver your materials, do not seal the packaging as you will need to show the contents when you pass through security. It is highly recommended that you allow extra time for the screening process.

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