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The Individual Artists Program (IAP) aims to assist Chicago's practicing artists in creating work that develops their craft and elevates their careers, while adding to the cultural vitality of the city of Chicago. IAP grants support artists across all artistic disciplines including Film & Media Arts, Literary Arts, Music, Performing Arts (Theater/Dance), and Visual Arts/Design.
Visit this page for the most up-to-date list of application assistance opportunities. **Jump to Program Requirements** Current valid proof of Chicago residency is a requirement for this program, and only certain forms of ID are accepted. Plan early if you need to renew or update your Chicago residential address.
**2026 Individual Artists Program application deadline is Thursday, January 15, 2026 at noon CT. ** **No extensions will be granted. ** Register to attend an online general information session or workshop on the 2026 IAP grant program.
_**All applicants are highly encouraged to attend a virtual IAP webinar. **_ **2026 IAP Information Sessions** Join DCASE grant team members for an online info session on the 2026 Individual Artists Program (IAP). This will cover general information and updates to the 2026 grant program.
All info sessions will present the same material. * Tuesday, December 9 | 11 a. m.
- 12:30 p. m. CT | **View Recording** (Info Session) * Thursday, December 18 | 1-2:30 p.
m. CT | (Info Session presented in Spanish) * RESCHEDULED: Tuesday, January 6 | 3-4:30 p. m.
CT | **View Recording** * Wednesday, January 7 | 3-4:30 p. m. CT | **View Recording** (Info Session) * Friday, December 12 | 11 a.
m. - noon CT | **View Recording** (Budget Workshop) If you have questions and are not able to access these virtual sessions, if you need assistance in another language, or if you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to attend or apply please contact **CulturalGrantMaking@cityofchicago. org** for assistance.
Webinars will be recorded and shared as a resource, and AI notetakers will not be admitted Applicants do not need to attend a webinar to apply. Meet with a DCASE staff member to discuss or ask questions about your Individual Artists Program application. Advance registration is not required.
Sessions are first-come, first-served. * **Chicago Cultural Center, Conference Room 408, 4th Floor South**, 78 E. Washington St.
| Wednesday, December 10 | 10 a. m. - noon CT * **Chicago Cultural Center, Conference Room 408, 4th Floor South**, 78 E.
Washington St. | Tuesday, December 16 | 10 a. m.
- noon CT * **Chicago Public Library, Little Village**, 2311 S. Kedzie Ave. | Monday, January 5 | 1:30-3:30 p.
m. CT * **Chicago Public Library, Portage-Cragin**, 5108 W. Belmont Ave.
| Monday, January 5 | 5:30-7:30 p. m. CT * **Chicago Public Library, Archer Heights**, 5055 S.
Archer Ave. | Tuesday, January 6 | 10:30 a. m.
- 12:30 p. m. CT * **Chicago Public Library, South Shore**, 2505 E.
73rd Street | Friday, January 9 | 2-4 p. m. CT * **Kusanya Café**, 825 W.
69th St. | Friday, January 9 | 10 a. m.
- noon CT * **Chicago Cultural Center, Conference Room 408, 4th Floor South**, 78 E. Washington St. | Wednesday, January 14 | 11 a.
m. - 1 p. m.
CT Individual Artists Program (IAP) Grants support the creation, development, or presentation of artwork and professional development. Grants support artists across all artistic disciplines including: * Performing Arts (Theater/Dance) * **Apply by January 15, 2026 at noon CT. ** * DCASE anticipates making 200 - 250 grants through this program.
* We anticipate funding approximately 15-20% of applicants. * **Artists must take one year off from applying after being selected for an IAP grant. 2025 IAP grantees are not eligible to apply.
** * We will prioritize funding applicants that did not receive other support from DCASE in 2023 or 2024. * DCASE’s Cultural Grants Program strives for an equitable distribution of artistic services across the city and will prioritize projects created by residents of community areas which have been historically under-resourced. * We will accept requests up to $6,000.
To be eligible to apply for funding from the Individual Artists Program, applicants must meet each of the following criteria: * Be a practicing artist, artisan, curator, or cultural producer. * Be a resident of the city of Chicago, Illinois (proof of Chicago residency is required – must provide a current valid Illinois Driver’s License, State ID or Chicago CityKey with applicant name and Chicago street address).
**No other proof of Chicago residency will be accepted. No P. O.
Boxes. ** * Be at least 18 years old * Be able to complete a grant contract with the City of Chicago and to receive grant funds as taxable income * Must not be enrolled **full time** in undergraduate college/university studies of any kind. Additional requirements apply.
For more detailed information on applicant and project eligibility, review the 2026 IAP Guidelines. **IMPORTANT: Additional Notes on Proof of Residency** Applicants are highly recommended to plan ahead if updates to your ID are needed. **Consider going in-person to a facility that can issue same-day.
** As reminder, a valid temporary ID with Chicago residential address and expiration date is acceptable for submission to IAP. If updating your ID online, be sure to account for time needed to receive your updated ID by mail. **Office of the Illinois Secretary of State** **City of Chicago CityKey** **Event****Dates****Description** **Application Opens****December 9, 2025**Access application and guidelines at **ChicagoCulturalGrants.
org** **Application Deadline****January 15, 2026 at noon CT****No extensions will be granted. ** **Notifications**By June 15, 2026 All applications will be notified via email. **Contracting Period**July 2026 Grant agreement and forms must be filed.
**Payments Disbursed**TBD - By Year-End 2026**This is a projected payment timeline that is subject to change. All payments will be disbursed in 2026. ** **Final Reports**One month following end of grant period Reports will be completed electronically.
Grantees will receive an email communication to confirm their report deadline. _The DCASE Individual Artists Program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts. _
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Practicing artists residing in Chicago with current valid proof of residency. Artists who received an IAP grant in 2025 are not eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $6,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Individual Artists Program (IAP) Grants is funded by City of Chicago. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Svane Family Foundation Culture Forward Grants is a $5 million grant initiative from the Svane Family Foundation that supports arts and culture projects attracting families, students, and young professionals to Downtown San Francisco. The program is open to individual artists, artist collectives, and arts and culture organizations. Applications opened January 7, 2025, and remain open on a rolling basis through 2027, with projects reviewed and awarded quarterly. The next application deadline is 11:59 PM on March 1, 2026. Applicants may submit one application per quarterly grant cycle and are eligible to reapply in subsequent cycles. Interested applicants should review the grant guidelines and watch the application tutorial before submitting through the Svane Family Foundation Submission Manager.
Artist Support Grant (North Carolina) is sponsored by Various state arts agencies (e.g., in Florida, Idaho, North Carolina). This regional grant program provides direct support to individual artists for professional and artistic development, either to enhance their skills and abilities to create work, or to improve their business operations and capacity to bring the work to audiences.