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Find similar grantsGeneral Operating Support (GOS) Grants is sponsored by Illinois Arts Council Agency. General Operating Support Grants are available for Illinois non-profit organizations that provide ongoing arts programming. This funding supports the overall operations of eligible arts organizations.
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Illinois Arts Council General Operating Support Application Tips - Arts Alliance Illinois Illinois Arts Council General Operating Support The Illinois Arts Council’s next round of General Operating Support (GOS) and Youth Employment in the Arts (YEA) grants are open now through Wednesday, March 19 . Here are six tips for what to do now so you have plenty of time to prepare your application. 1.
Check your GATA Registration Your organization’s GATA (Grant Accountability and Transparency Act) registration has to be renewed each year. If you’re not yet registered, get started today to be eligible for the grant by the March 19 deadline. The Help Desk can support you in making sure you are registered in GATA!
2. Make sure you can access the portal 3. Once you're in the portal...
Be sure to update your Accessibility checklist. This is available in the grant portal account under Applicant Information. You can also update other information here, like address, phone number, email addresses, and mission statement.
4. Start gathering documents Pull together your boilerplate documents you’ll need to upload with your application. This includes your most recent 990 (or equivalent) and your board and staff list.
IAC offers a template you can use for the Board and Staff list. 5. Start on your narrative Start working on the two required narrative attachments: the Application Narrative and the Arts Activities from the Previous 12 Months.
If you are a returning applicant, meaning you received GOS funding in the previous grant cycle, you only have to provide an update on your previous activities; no application narrative is required! 6. Reach out to our Help Desk with any questions Return to main Help Desk Page If you’re a funder interested in helping the Alliance provide funding navigation services to the creative sector, we’d love to talk!
Reach out to our Senior Director of Development, Kaitlin Donnelly, at donnelly@artsalliance. org . By supporting the Alliance, you're supporting the arts as a whole.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Illinois-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide ongoing arts programming. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
General Operating Support (GOS) Grants is funded by 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.
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