The DCASE Arts Relief Fund supports arts and culture organizations impacted by these cuts and losses.
Donor Name: Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/20/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The fund delivers responsive aid for impacted organizations who provide vital programs and resources to Chicago’s communities. These grants are one-time only and meant to replace income and opportunities lost through terminated or withdrawn federal funding. DCASE will prioritize organizations awarded grants through the National Endowment of the Arts but may also consider arts-related funding losses from the National Endowment of Humanities (NEH), Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), or other agencies impacted.
Funding Information
Grants are expected to range between $10,000 – $25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible to apply, organizations must meet the following criteria:
- Be a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.
- Must be registered in the city of Chicago with a valid street address. No PO boxes will be accepted.
- Must be the primary award recipient of a federal grant affected by a 2025 notice of termination and/or withdrawal of grant award.
- Have a primary mission to create, produce, present, provide, or support arts and culture activities or services for the public.
- Primarily serve the residents of the city of Chicago
- The following entities are not eligible to apply:
- Religious institutions.
- Public or governmental agencies.
- Athletic teams, social organizations, fraternal organizations.
- Individuals.
Funding Restrictions
Funds may not be used for:
- Capital improvements.
- The purchase of permanent, depreciable equipment valued at more than $5,000.
- Fundraising events, religious ceremonies or events, lobbying or campaigning for a candidate or a ballot issue.
- Investment management costs.
- Fines, penalties or settlements.
- Food and beverages.
- Vehicle rental of any kind.
- Travel expenses.
- Pass-through funding or sub-granting.
For more information, visit DCASE.
