Through the Arts DuPage grant program, DuPage Foundation supports programs and projects that offer broad access, outreach and/or unique opportunities to enrich arts and cultural experiences for DuPage County residents.
Donor Name: DuPage Foundation
State: Illinois
County: DuPage County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/05/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Types of Grant
- Seed Grants – $5,000
- Organizations that have had their 501(c)(3) designation for less than three years are eligible to apply for a 1:1 matching grant. These grants are intended to help new organizations raise funds from individual donors and through hosting fundraising events. If awarded a grant, funding will be distributed when proof that the matching dollar amount has been secured. Matching funds must be raised during the grant period.
- Sustain Grants – up to $25,000
- Organizations that have had their 501(c)(3) designation for more than three years are eligible to apply for funding to support programs.
- Applicants requesting $5,000 or less will complete a streamlined version of the application.
- Applicants requesting more than $5,000 will be required to provide additional financial information and will need to respond to questions about sustainability, collaboration, and specific program outcomes.
- Organizations that have had their 501(c)(3) designation for more than three years are eligible to apply for funding to support programs.
Funding Information
$500 – $2,500.
Grant Period
Grants are awarded for a one-year period.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications for an Arts DuPage grant will be accepted from not-for-profit charitable organizations that:
- Are public charities classified as exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
- Primarily serve DuPage County residents (50% or more of total clients)
- Provide services in facilities physically located in DuPage County
- Have a demonstrated presence such as an existing track record of programming with specific DuPage-focused outcomes, a DuPage-specific budget and board members located in DuPage.
For more information, visit DuPage Foundation.
