The Illuminate the Arts Grant (ITAG) is designed to strengthen and financially uplift Philadelphia’s creative sector, especially artists and organizations rooted in communities that have been historically underfunded or excluded from traditional sources of arts support.
Donor Name: Creative Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
A total of $1.5M will be distributed to individual artists, small and mid-size arts organizations, and small creative enterprises across Philadelphia to recognize and sustain their creative practice, while expanding access to the arts in economically marginalized neighborhoods.
Who can apply?
The 2025 Illuminate the Arts Grant application process and eligibility requirements are uniquely geared to meet the needs of the local arts and culture community while providing relief quickly and efficiently. Applicants must be based in Philadelphia County. The 2025 grants will support:
- Individual artists with a 2024 total annual income of $66,850 or less can apply for a grant of $1,500-$2,000. Individual artists who claim dependents are eligible for higher maximum income limits and should visit the application once open to determine eligibility.
- Small nonprofit arts organizations with 2024 operating budgets of $100,000 or less can apply for grants ranging from $3,000-$5,000.
- Mid-size nonprofit arts organizations with 2024 operating budgets between $100,000-$500,000 can apply for grants ranging from $5,000-$7,000.
- Small creative enterprises with 2024 operating budgets less than $500,000 can apply for grants ranging from $5,000-$7,000.
For more information, visit Creative Philadelphia.
