Rockford Area Arts Councilgrant
Rockford Area Arts Council Regional Arts Partner Grants
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, arts organizations and non-profit organizations operating in Boone, DeKalb, Ogle or Winnebago Counties, Illinois; applicants must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit or an organization/individual artist in partnership with one, and must have submitted a final or interim report if funded the previous year.
- The Focus: Arts-related community projects and initiatives in the Rockford Area Arts Council's four-county service area.
- The Funding: Up to $2,500 for artist costs, consumable art supplies, rental fees and publicity costs.
- Key Requirements: Online application (applicant organization details, project brief description up to 350 characters, budget summary); two-page narrative; proposed project budget on the provided Excel template (both sheets); one-page budget narrative; artistic information for artist(s)/project director not exceeding one page; current annual report to the Secretary of State signed within the last year; most recent YTD income statement; current board list; optional support samples.
DeadlineFriday, November 13, 2026
AwardThe Grant maximum is $2,500.
LocationRockford, IL
ParticipationRemote
Application notesApply via the online 2027 RAP grant application form; the applicant section asks for organization details, IL House/Senate/Congressional district and ward, so individual artists apply together with their non-profit partner. Grant Seekers Workshops on Microsoft Teams: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm and Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm; email jordan@artsforeveryone.com to register. Organizations and individual artists cannot receive more than one grant for the same project or program.
Contactinfo@artsforeveryone.com
Rockford Area Arts Council
Organization based in Rockford