Elgin Cultural Arts Commissiongrant
Elgin Cultural Arts Commission Individual Artist Grant
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- Who Can Apply: Open to individual artists who are Elgin residents or have a documented history of contributing to the arts in Elgin
- The Focus: Grants for arts-related projects, events, exhibitions, and performances within the City of Elgin
- The Funding: Grants of up to $2,500
- Key Requirements: Completed application form, 1–3 page narrative/proposal addressing the award criteria, 1-page artist resume, work samples (visual artists: 5 JPG images; writers: max 3-page sample; performers: max 3-minute video or link), and attendance at the ECAC monthly meeting to present.
DeadlineRolling deadline
AwardUp to $2,500
LocationElgin, IL
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesperformance art, music, theatre, storytelling, poetry, visual arts, puppetry, mime
Application notesProjects must take place within the corporate city limits of Elgin and be open to the public, and must be completed within six months of ECAC grant approval (unless waived). Only one approved grant per individual/project per year. No late, incomplete, or digital applications accepted (print one copy, single-sided). Recipients must sign a grant agreement within 15 days and complete any necessary City permits. Grantees must acknowledge the City of Elgin and ECAC in all promotional materials.
Contactculturalarts@elginil.gov
Elgin Cultural Arts Commission
Organization based in Elgin