The Quad City Arts is seeking applications for its Project & Education Grants.
Donor Name: Quad City Arts
State: Illinois, Iowa
County: Clinton County (IA), Henry County (IL), Mercer County (IL), Muscatine County (IA), Rock Island County (IL), Scott County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The goal of Arts Dollars is to support programming and artists that enrich the quality of life in the Quad Cities region through the arts.
Types of Grants
- Art Project Grants
- support arts projects or programming that emphasize community engagement and long-term community benefit. This category is intended for one-time or first-time projects or programs, and preference will be given to those applications.
- K-12 Arts Education Grants
- support projects or programming that provide opportunities in the arts for K-12 students.
Funding Information
- Art Project Grants
- However, ongoing programs may apply. Individual artists may apply for up to $2,500. Non-profit organizations may apply for up to $5,000.
- K-12 Arts Education Grants
- Artists may apply for up to $2,500. Non-profit organizations and K-12 schools may apply for up to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Projects must include cash or in-kind support from sources other than Arts Dollars. Ineligible expenses may be covered by matching funds – this must be described in the budget section of the application.
- Projects must take place between April 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026. Applicants will be notified by March 17, 2026.
- All proposed budgets must include payment to at least one artist who meets both of the following criteria:
- at least 18 years of age
- current resident of Rock Island, Henry, or Mercer counties in Illinois, or Scott, Clinton, or Muscatine counties in Iowa, for the past 12 consecutive months
- All projects must take place in Quad City Arts’ service area: Rock Island, Henry, Mercer counties in Illinois; and Scott, Clinton, and Muscatine counties in Iowa. Projects funded by the Quad Cities Community Foundation – Isabel Bloom Art Education Endowment must take place in Scott or Rock Island counties.
For more information, visit Quad City Arts.
