The following programs have open deadlines. Applicants can begin applying July 1 for projects that begin at least eight weeks later. These matching grants support projects occuring between, September 1 and August 31.

Special Assistance Grants

These project-specific grants are available throughout the year for specific artistic, programmatic, administrative, or technical needs. Contact: appropriate IAC program staff.

Artstour

These grants are available throughout the year to provide fee support to organizations that seek to present Illinois touring performing artists for performances, master classes, and lecture-demonstrations. Contact the Artists & Community Services Program Representative at 312/814-6750, or email communityarts@arts.state.il.us. Download the Artstour Application.

For Schools! Quickstart

These grants allow a school/sponsoring school district that is a first-time IAC applicant to host an artist working with teachers and students up to six time during a six-week period. The program encourages participants to develop new initiatived and relationships with artists. These grants are only available for schools. Contact the Arts-in-Education Program Representative at 312/814-6780 or email aie@arts.state.il.us.

For Community Groups! Short Term Artist Residencies (S.T.A.R.)

These grants are available throughout the year to support interaction between professional Illinois artists and the public through workshops, classes, demonstrations, and lectures sponsored by not-for-profit Illinois organizations. Each residency can range from five to thirty hours. The grants are only available for community based organizations. Contact the Artists & Community Services Program Representative at 312/814-6750 or email communityarts@arts.state.il.us. Download application.