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Cultural Affairs and Special Events Arts Relief Fund ProgramIndividual Artists Program (IAP)Neighborhood Access Program (NAP)CityArts ProgramChicago Presents ## The 2026 CityArts Program will be opening soon. **Check back to this page for updates. ** ## Current CityArts Grantees: Please note that 2025 CityArts Final Reports are pending.
**You will receive an email when the report is ready to complete with an updated deadline. ** **The 2025 CityArts program application is now closed. ** 2025 CityArts Program Application 2025 CityArts Program Guideline Packet English (PDF) 2025 CityArts Program Guideline Packet Spanish (PDF) Join us for an info session to learn more about DCASE’s current grant programs for arts nonprofits.
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## 2025 CityArts Program Overview The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) supports artists and cultural organizations, invests in the creative economy, and expands access and participation in the arts throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. Chicago arts and culture nonprofits of all sizes and artistic disciplines can apply for CityArts general operating grants.
## CityArts Grant Amounts General Operating grant amounts for selected grantees will be determined as outlined below, based on the organization’s average Annual Revenue over the past three years. * Average Annual Revenue of $10,000: Grant amount will be approximately equal to the organization’s average annual revenue. * Average Annual Revenue of $10,000 - $100,000: Grant amount will be up to $10,000.
* Average Annual Revenue of $100,000 - $500,000: Grant amount will be up to 10% of the organization’s average annual revenue and no more than $25,000. * Average Annual Revenue of $500,000+: Grant amount will be up to 5% of the organization’s average annual revenue and no more than $50,000. ## CityArts Grant Renewals 2025 CityArts general operating grants will be renewable for one year.
Grantees will be eligible to receive an additional general operating grant in 2026 at the same award amount upon completion of their final report for 2025. Organizations not selected for funding in 2025 will have the opportunity to apply again in 2026. **2024 CityArts general operating grantees should not re-apply in 2025.
** These grantees are already eligible to receive an additional general operating grant in 2025 upon completion of their 2024 final report. **IMPORTANT UPDATE: Consecutive Funding Policy** Starting in 2026, an organization can receive CityArts funding for up to two **consecutive** years before it is required to take one year off from applying for or receiving CityArts support.
Recipients of CityArts 2024-25 funding will not be eligible to apply for funds in 2026. If awarded a CityArts Program grant in this 2025-26 funding cycle, your organization cannot apply in 2027. To be eligible to apply for a CityArts grant, applicants must meet the following criteria.
* Have a primary mission to create, produce, present, provide, or support arts and culture activities or services for the public. * Offer programs in an artistic discipline, operate as a museum, or serve as an arts service organization. * Be a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.
* Be incorporated in the state of Illinois for at least 12 months prior to applying (must have been incorporated as of January 2024). * Be a resident company in the city of Chicago with a valid street address (P. O.
Boxes will not be accepted). * Primarily serve the residents of the city of Chicago (demonstrate that, on average, half of all programming occurs within the city of Chicago limits). * Not have already received a CityArts general operating award in 2024, that is up for renewal in 2025.
* Not be receiving other significant support (cash or In Kind) from the City of Chicago or a City of Chicago Delegate Agency. Significant support is defined as more than $2M within the calendar year towards an organization’s annual budget. * Be up to date on DCASE Cultural Grants reports.
Past grantees that have not completed required reports for the most recently awarded grant cycle are not eligible. **Application Deadline****Friday, April 4, 2025 at 12:00 p. m.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit arts and culture organizations based in Chicago. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
CityArts Program Grants is funded by City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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CityArts Program: Project Grants for Arts & Culture Organizations is sponsored by City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). The CityArts Program offers project grants for new or existing programs that promote "innovation or sustainability of Chicago's arts and cultural landscape." Chicago arts and culture nonprofits of all sizes and artistic disciplines can apply.
Neighborhood Access Program is sponsored by City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The Neighborhood Access Program (NAP) provides grants for all types of community-based arts and culture activities produced by neighborhood residents, for neighborhood residents. The program prioritizes projects in neighborhoods that have historically faced underinvestment.
Jerome Early-Career Project Grants is a grant from Forecast Public Art, funded by the Jerome Foundation, that funds the creation of new public art projects by early-career artists based in Minnesota. Two grants of $8,000 each are awarded annually to support temporary or permanent public artworks anywhere in Minnesota. Projects may be supported by public or nonprofit agencies but private commissions are not eligible, and a secured project site is required at the time of application. The program places special emphasis on supporting BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, women artists, immigrant artists, rural artists, and artists with disabilities. Eligible applicants are Minnesota-based individual artists with 2–10 years of generative experience. The application deadline was October 15, 2025.
The Local Cultural Council Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council distributing $1,000 to $10,000 through a statewide network of 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) representing every city and town in the Commonwealth. Each LCC awards funds based on local community cultural needs as assessed by council members. Eligible applicants include artists, nonprofits, schools, and organizations pursuing arts, humanities, and science projects. Applications are submitted directly to local councils and are typically due by October 16. Grants from most LCCs are reimbursement-based. Massachusetts Cultural Council funds the LCCs centrally, which then regrant to community projects.
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