1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsThe Field Foundation Art Leadership Fund – Creative and Professional Development Grants is sponsored by The Field Foundation of Illinois. Funds artists, including transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, in Chicago. Supports creative, artistic, and professional development projects advancing underrepresented voices and themes in the arts.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “The Field Foundation of Illinois” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
How to Apply – Field Foundation The Field Foundation’s grantmaking and award programs support community power building across Chicago, amplifying resident voices and catalyzing transformative change. We are intentional about investing and organizing capital, working alongside our grant partners to help advance resident-set agendas in our key program areas.
We focus primarily on Chicago’s South and West Sides, where our analysis indicates the greatest areas of need. We make grants and awards in three ways. Through our ART partnership with the MacArthur Foundation, we provide multi-year general operating funding for small and mid-sized arts and culture organizations based in Chicago.
We accept ART grant applications from mid-April through mid-May. Grants are awarded in the fall. Learn more on our ART page.
Community Power Building + Journalism & Storytelling We accept grant applications and award grants on a rolling basis. Learn more on our Community Power Building and Journalism & Storytelling pages. Leaders for a New Chicago Our collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation recognizes leaders who are redefining civic leadership and reimagining our city’s future.
Our nomination portal opens in mid-February and closes in mid-March. We announce the Leaders for a New Chicago in the summer timeframe. Learn more on our Leaders for a New Chicago page.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Individual artists, including transgender people, based in Chicago, Illinois. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $1,500 - $5,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.