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Find similar grantsRegional Arts Partners (RAP) Program is sponsored by Illinois Arts Council. The Regional Arts Partners (RAP) Program 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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The Regional Arts Partner (RAP) Grant 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.
Based on the assessment and perception of local needs, the RAP regranting funds make it possible for designated Regional Arts Partners (RAPs) to develop grantmaking processes that are responsive to their service area. For RAP guidelines and how to apply, please contact Director of Strategic Partnerships, Teresa Davis at Teresa. N.
Davis@illinois. gov . All applicants must apply using a registered Salesforce account and include proof of eligibility at the time of application.
Educational/Organizational applicants must serve as one the following: A registered 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit Organization in good standing with the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Branch of Government (e.g., Municipal, County, Libraries, Park Districts, etc.) Institutions of higher education and Religious Organizations PTOs, PTAs and other School Affiliate Organizations Organizational applicants must: Have a valid FEIN and UEI number Be pre-qualified in the state’s GATA system OPENS: Friday, May 15, 2026 DEADLINE: Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm Current IAC Regional Partners ArtsPartners of Central Illinois, Inc Buchanan Center for the Arts Carbondale Community Arts Inc Decatur Area Arts Council Inc DuPage Community Foundation McLean County Arts Center Oak Park Area Arts Council Quincy Society of Fine Arts Rockford Area Arts Council Springfield Area Arts Council Sun Foundation for the Advancement in the Environmental Sciences and Arts RAP grants are for designated Local Arts Network organizational grantees.
If you believe your organization may be eligible, please contact Director of Strategic Partnerships, Teresa Davis, at Teresa. N. Davis@illinois.
gov . Contact Director of Strategic Partnerships, Teresa Davis, at Teresa. N.
Davis@illinois. gov, for guidelines and information on how to apply. What if I need reasonable accommodations to apply?
Reasonable accommodations for application procedures can be provided with a minimum request time of 3 business days before the deadline. 115 S. LaSalle St.
, Suite 2202 Chicago, IL 60603-3804 ( map ) Toll-free: (800) 237-6994 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Para información en Español llame al Illinois Arts Council al (312) 814-4993 Personal Identity Info Protection Policy Statewide Departments & Agencies
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: IAC-designated organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Regional Arts Partners (RAP) Program is funded by Illinois Arts Council. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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