Grants to Arts Service Organizations are designed to provide
general operating or project support to organizations which provide specialized
services to the arts and cultural community. Services offered can include, but
are not limited to, professional development and technical assistance, including
marketing, legal and financial assistance; networking opportunities; educational
forums and workshops; and printed materials including calendars, newsletters,
and other publications.
Organizations with cash operating expenses of up to $50,000
may request no more than 15% of the organization’s last completed fiscal
year actual cash operating expenses for public arts programming. Organizations
with cash operating expenses over $50,000 and up to $100,000 may request up
to 12% of the organization’s last completed fiscal year actual cash operating
expenses for public arts programming. Requests may begin at $7,500 for all organizations
in this budget level.
Organizations with cash operating expenses over $100,000
may request up to 10% of the organization's last completed fiscal year actual
cash operating expenses for public arts programming. Requests may begin at $12,000
for all organizations in this budget level but not exceed $30,000.
Applicants may request less than the formula permits. However,
the minimum request amount is $500.
In-kind contributions will be considered as an important
part of community support and administrative strength in the review process
but not as a factor in the request amount.
NOTE: Regional or National Arts Service Organizations must
base their request amount on the portion of their operating budget which reflects
their Illinois expenses.
