creative project grant

The goal of the Creative Project Grant (CPG) is to provide up to $12,000 to support art projects for Illinois artists, eligible not-for-profit organizations, municipal entities, or colleges and universities. CPG projects must include a public release or presentation of the work accomplished during the grant period.

CPG is an open-deadline grant program with funds administered regionally. Applications will be accepted until allotted funds have been expended. Each IAC region has its own allocation of funds. Funds will be expended at varying rates and regions will close to new applications at different times. Please continue to check this webpage before applying to see if funds are available for your region.

Ethnic, folk, or traditional artists interested in mentorship or project funding are encouraged to apply through CPG.

IAC General Operating Support (GOS) grantees must demonstrate how the project is a unique opportunity outside of their daily operations and programming.

Timeline:

• Application Deadline: Open deadline until funds are expended

• Review & Notifications: Ongoing process

• Grant Period: minimum of 8 weeks from application submission – August 31, 2027

• Final Report Due: September 30, 2027