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Find similar grantsCultural Grants Program (DCASE Cultural Grants) is sponsored by City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). The DCASE Cultural Grants Program provides operating funds and project support for nonprofits and project-specific funding for individual artists.
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DCASE Home* DCASE Calendar * Cultural Grants Program * Quick Links;)Chicago Cultural Center Visual Arts Program Chicago Monuments Project Chicago Poet Laureate Program DCASE Archived Newsletters Special Event Permit Application * Aug 5, 2026 - Chicago Celebrates the Global Legacy of House Music During Four–Day Festival and Conference * Aug 3, 2026 - Chicago's Iconic Air and Water Show Returns Aug.
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Cultural Grants Program # Cultural Grants Program Chicago PresentsCityArts ProgramIndividual Artists Program (IAP)Neighborhood Access Program (NAP)Next Stage Chicago The mission of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is to enrich Chicago’s artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy.
To support this overarching mission, the Cultural Grants Program’s goal is to play an active role in the development of Chicago’s arts and culture community by funding artists and arts organizations that have the potential to meaningfully contribute to the City’s cultural vitality.
**The DCASE Cultural Grants Program strives to:** **(1) Elevate Chicago’s arts and culture community;** **(2) Promote access to the breadth of arts and cultural programming in our city; and** **(3) Support those not typically represented in traditional local funding infrastructures.
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3 Million to Chicago Artists Through 2026 Individual Artists Program Grants * Jun 3, 2026 DCASE Expands Art Funding with Launch of Next Stage Chicago, Investing Up To $400,000 in Emerging Theater Organizations * Jan 6, 2026 Mayor Brandon Johnson, DCASE Announce $2 Million In Grant Awards to Support the Arts, Uplift Cultural Organizations * Nov 17, 2025 City of Chicago and DCASE Announce 2025 CityArts Grantees * Jul 24, 2025 City of Chicago Announces Record Expansion of Individual Artists Program Grants * View all News Releases (Cultural Grants Program) **Chicago Cultural Center** **DCASE Calendar of Events** **Facebook****InstagramYouTubeLinkedIn** Choose Chicago Festival & Event Guide Daley Plaza Events Calendar [](https://www.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Artists, creatives, and nonprofit arts and culture organizations across Chicago. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (Individual Artists Program awarded over $1.3 million to 250 artists in 2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Cultural Grants Program (DCASE Cultural Grants) is funded by City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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