Illinois Arts Council announces Creative Catalyst Grant Program

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.)