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The stored deadline is 2026-05-01 but the page shows the 2026 cycle closed November 7, 2025. This is an Access Grant from Arts for Everyone serving Boone, DeKalb, Ogle, or Winnebago Counties in Illinois — not the Regional Arts Partner (RAP) Grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
"Regional Arts Partner (RAP) Grant" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Regional Arts Partner (RAP) Grant is sponsored by Illinois Arts Council. Creates a partnership between the Illinois Arts Council (IAC) and IAC-designated organizations by providing funds to expand local mechanisms that encourage and support developing arts programs throughout the organization's service area.
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Regional Arts Partner Grants - Rockford Area Arts Council 2026 RAP Grant Applications are now closed 2026 Proposed Project Budget Regional Arts Partner Grants (Formerly Community Arts Access Grants) are available, annually, for individual artists, arts organizations, and non-profit organizations wishing to apply for grant funding for arts-related projects/initiatives.
Application Deadline was Friday, Nov 7 – 5:00 pm Open to individual artists, arts organizations, and non-profit organizations in partnership with artists/arts organizations. The Grant maximum is $2,500.
Art Supplies (consumable) Be a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization Be an organization or individual artist in partnership with a non-profit organization Operate within Boone, DeKalb, Ogle or Winnebago Counties Have submitted final or interim report if funded in previous year Note: Organizations and individual artists cannot receive more than one Community Art Access Grant for the same project or program.
Regional Arts Partner Grants are partially supported by the Illinois Arts Council Agency, with additional support from the City of Rockford and Amazon. Grants are awarded within our four-county service area including Boone, DeKalb, Ogle, and Winnebago Counties.
Fundamental to the mission of the Arts Council, grants are one of several ways the Arts Council addresses its goal to nurture, cultivate, and advocate for artists and arts organizations. Regional Arts Partner Grants are reviewed by a respected panel of arts professionals and community arts advocates.
October 2 & 7, 2025 Grant Seekers Workshops on Zoom Thursday, October 2- 12:00 pm Tuesday, October 7 – 5:00 pm email jordan@artsforeveryone. com to register Application Deadline for Regional Arts Partner Grant Friday, November 7 – 5:00 pm Download-2026 Final budget report Rockford Area Arts Awards Year-Round Arts Enrichment
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: IAC-designated organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 12, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Regional Arts Partner (RAP) Grant is funded by Illinois Arts Council. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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