The Illinois Arts Council’s (IAC) Creative Learning Grants for Schools (CLGS) supports arts learning opportunities in Illinois schools.
Donor Name: Illinois Arts Council (IAC)
State: Illinois
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/18/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The goal of this grant is to enable schools to acquire supplies, materials, equipment, or services from Illinois artists or arts organizations that are needed to address student needs for arts learning opportunities.
For this grant program the arts include dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts. The main intent of the grant is to fund:
- Arts materials or equipment that will enhance arts learning opportunities.
- Engagement of Illinois artist or arts organization to lead, or support, in-school arts learning opportunities.
Funding Information
Grants Up to $20,000.
Grant Period
September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027.
Eligible Expenses
CLGS funds may be used to support eligible expenses associated with the proposed arts learning opportunity.
Detailed allowable expenses, not limited to:
- General administrative expenses directly related to the arts learning opportunity, including staff salaries (no more than 15 percent of the grant award)
- Technology, equipment, supplies, and materials directly related to the arts learning opportunity
- A field trip (e.g., transportation, admission fees) that supports established arts education curriculum
- Contracts with Illinois artists, and arts organizations, to provide resources for the arts learning opportunity.
Eligibility Criteria
Public K-12 school districts, schools, and charter schools.
For more information, visit IAC.
