Issue 10 / January 12, 2024

In this issue:

• IACA Grants Update • Local and National Grant Reminders

• Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The new IACA office at 115 S. LaSalle Street in Chicago

IACA Grants Update

In February, the Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) will release the newly re-designed General Operating Support grant program with a simplified application process and new opening and closing dates.

IACA has evaluated our grant programs over this past year. Information gathered during the in-depth assessment of the General Operating Support grant will be used in re-designing all granting opportunities provided by the Illinois Arts Council Agency in the upcoming fiscal year.

A new suite of granting opportunities will be released once a finalized budget for fiscal year 2025 has been secured. The IACA's operating support programs provide consistent, long-term funding to organizations of all sizes across the state. The IACA will continue funding arts in communities as broadly as possible, supporting both long-term major institutions as well as emerging small businesses.

DEADLINE APPROACHING REMINDER!

Opportunity for Film & Media Arts, Literary Arts, Music,

Performing Arts (Theater/Dance), and Visual Arts/Design

The 2024 Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) Individual Artists Program (IAP) application is coming to a close!

Supporting Chicago's practicing artists in creating work that develops their craft and elevates their careers — IAP grants support artists across all artistic disciplines including Film & Media Arts, Literary Arts, Music, Performing Arts (Theater/Dance), and Visual Arts/Design.

Visit the link below for more info and to apply!

https://www.chicago.gov/.../programs/individual-artist.html

Deadline: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 11:59pm CST.

Arts Midwest

DEADLINE APPROACHING REMINDER!

Opportunity for Literary:

Applying For The NEA Big Read

The NEA Big Read is a grant of up to $20,000 to help bring communities together around the shared activity of reading and discussing the same book.

Submit your Intent to Apply by Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Complete and submit the application form by Wednesday, January 24, 2024

at 11:59pm Central Time.

https://artsmidwest.org/get-support/nea-big-read/applying/?fbclid=IwAR17gAUtyMWJUs-Z0pNp1b4Edwf3K-hC0coGppq_7EjCkqS52kh1WVdECJE