The Creative Catalyst Grant is a new IAC grant program that offers support to Illinois artists and non-profit organizations for arts-related projects, programming, events, and/or professional development.
Donor Name: Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA)
State: Illinois
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: All Time
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Creative Catalyst replaces IAC’s previous grant programs: Artstour & Live Music, Short-term Teaching Artist Residencies, and Individual Artist Support Grants.
Funding Information
An award amount up to $12,000 per applicant.
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must apply using a registered Salesforce account and include proof of eligibility at the time of application.
- Educational/Organizational applicants must serve as one the following:
- A registered 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit Organization in good standing with the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
- Branch of Government (e.g., Municipal, County, Libraries, Park Districts, etc.)
- Charitable Trust
- Institutions of higher education and Religious Organizations
- PTOs, PTAs and other School Affiliate Organizations
- Organizational applicants must:
- Have a valid FEIN and UEI number
- Individual applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Certify that they are:
- A U.S. citizen or have been granted permanent resident alien status
- Currently and have been a legal resident of the state of Illinois for at least 12 months prior to the application deadline
- Submit a copy of one of the following:
- A valid Illinois driver’s license which includes the date issued and expiration date (entire front and back)
- A valid State of Illinois identification card which includes the date issued and expiration date; (entire front and back)
- NOT be enrolled in any degree or certificate granting program (including high school, bachelor, or masters-degree programs) at the time of application or during the award period. (Ph.D. candidates need to have completed their course work by the application deadline to be eligible.)
For more information, visit Illinois Arts Council.
