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Applications open Oct 1, 2026; due Nov 30, 2026 5:00 PM.
Art Grant Program (Macoupin Art Collective) is sponsored by The Macoupin Art Collective (Regional Arts Partner of Illinois Arts Council Agency). The Macoupin Art Collective, through the Regional Arts Partner (RAP) program of the Illinois Arts Council (IAC), provides funding to empower individuals, groups, and organizations to bring arts-focused projects to life.
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Art Grant Program — The Macoupin Art Collective Regional Art Partners 2027 Micro-Grant Program The Macoupin Art Collective is providing funding through the Regional Arts Partner (RAP) program of the Illinois Arts Council (IAC) to empower individuals, groups, and organizations to bring arts-focused projects to life. Grants range from $500 to $2,500 with an absolute $0 application fee .
The Regional Arts Partners (RAP) Grant program is made possible through funding provided solely by the Illinois Arts Council. Good news: you don’t have to be a MAC regular to apply! This grant is open to the entire community —whether you’re a member, donor, student, longtime supporter, or someone who’s never set foot in The MAC before.
Everyone starts on equal footing, and every application is reviewed using the same objective criteria , regardless of your previous connection (or lack thereof!) with The Macoupin Art Collective. So if you have a creative idea worth bringing to life, we want to hear it!
Eligibility and Requirements In compliance with state arts policies, individual applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of application.
To be eligible for funding, the applicant must be an official Illinois resident, and the proposed project must take place entirely within Macoupin County or Montgomery County Every funded project must include a public presentation or community service component that is open to the general public. All funded activities must occur and be completed by August 31, 2027 There isn’t one! It’s totally free to apply.
Applicants are required to disclose if they have applied directly to the IAC or any other state Regional Art Partner agency for funding for this exact same project.
October 1, 2026: Applications open and can be filled out online or downloaded to be filled later October 15, 2026 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM): In-person Public Application Workshop at The MAC November 5, 2026 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM): Drop-in Technical Support & Budget Assistance Session at the mac November 30, 2026 (5:00 PM): Application Deadline January 5, 2027: Award Notifications sent Ineligible Expenses (What We Cannot Fund) In accordance with state funding rules, micro-grant funds cannot be used for: Permanent capital improvements, construction, or brick-and-mortar facility renovations.
Purchase of permanent equipment costing over $500 per grant. The purchase, service, or distribution of alcoholic beverages. Political activities, lobbying, political campaigns, or partisan fundraisers.
Out-of-state touring or travel. Subsidizing an individual’s academic study or degree-granting programs. Fundraisers, benefits, receptions, or functions where the arts and artists are not the primary focus.
Paying off the balance of an organization's previous operating deficit. How Applications Are Evaluated Submissions are scored on a 100-point rubric: Community Impact & Mission Alignment (40 Points): How clearly does the project champion "Art to All"? Does it actively reach underserved, rural, or isolated populations (low-income families, seniors, individuals with disabilities, or youth)?
Project Feasibility & Budget Clarity (30 Points): Is the project plan realistic? Is the timeline logical, and does it demonstrate a clear plan to complete the project with the funds requested or an established plan to accrue remaining funds? Inclusivity & Accessibility (30 Points): Is the public component easily accessible to community members, making reasonable efforts to include people with disabilities?
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Illinois residents 21+; project entirely within Macoupin or Montgomery County; completed by Aug 31, 2027. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500 to $2,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Art Grant Program (Macoupin Art Collective) are due November 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Art Grant Program (Macoupin Art Collective) is funded by The Macoupin Art Collective (Regional Arts Partner of Illinois Arts Council Agency). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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