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Find similar grantsYouth Employment in the Arts (YEA) Grants is sponsored by Illinois Arts Council Agency. This program provides funds to General Operating Support (GOS) recipients to support youth employment opportunities in their organization throughout the year.
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General Operating Support UPDATE: As of August 7, 2026, FY27 Creative Projects grant funds have been fully expended in all IAC regions. General Operating Support Find Your Regional Program Director General Operating Support (GOS) Grants are offered to eligible not-for-profit organizations that provide arts programming to their defined communities in a manner that supports the mission of the organization.
Successful applicants demonstrate ongoing arts programs and a strong commitment to making artistic programs accessible and relevant to a diverse range of participants. All returning GOS grantees and new GOS applicants must complete the same FY27 GOS application in the IAC grant portal to be eligible for review.
The Youth Employment in the Arts (YEA) Grants provide up to $4,500 to General Operating Support recipients to support youth employment opportunities in their organization throughout the year. Youth employees may be between the ages of 14 and 22. Organizations may request funds for up to 4 youth employees.
Duties may be administrative or artistic in nature, or a combination of both. Guidelines released: January 30, 2026 No late applications will be accepted All applicants must apply using a registered Salesforce account and include proof of eligibility at the time of application.
Applicants must serve as one of the following: Registered 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit Organizations in good standing with the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Branches of Government (e.g., Municipal, County, Libraries, Park Districts, etc.) Have been providing public arts programming for at least the past 12 months Apply utilizing a Salesforce account registered to the organizational applicant Have a valid FEIN and UEI number Submit all required application materials by the deadline Be pre-qualified in the state’s Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) system Review the Guidelines carefully before completing the application.
Use Chrome as your browser when working in Salesforce. Once logged into Salesforce, first complete updates to the Applicant Information tab. If applying for YEA, be prepared to complete the requested application fields when starting the GOS with the optional YEA application.
See the Guidelines for details. Utilize IAC's templates when required. Questions?
Watch the webinar or participate in one of the drop-ins, or contact your Program Director . Eligible to Receive Funds from the State of Illinois Arts Activities Clearly Serve Mission Responsibilities are Meaningful Webinars, Drop-ins, and In-Person Sessions We have several opportunities for you to connect with IAC Program staff for questions on the GOS with the optional YEA Grant.
GOS & YEA Application Webinar During the GOS & YEA webinar , IAC staff discuss application tips and best practices, including how to use the agency’s online Salesforce grant platform. You may also click here to access a pdf of the GOS and YEA webinar slides General Operating Support, with optional Youth Employment in the Arts, Drop-ins Click the link below to join the meeting when it is time.
Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:00pm Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am Friday, February 27, 2026 at noon Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00pm Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am Guidelines and webinar released: January 30, 2026 Grant portal opens for applications: February 3, 2026 Application Deadline: March 18, 2026, at 11:59 pm Central time Review: March 2026 – July 2026 Notifications: August 2026 Grant Period: September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027 Final Report Due: September 30, 2027 How do I request a specific grant amount?
GOS : Applicants do not request a specific grant amount. Awards are determined by a funding formula. YEA : Complete the budget form included with the YEA application questions to request up to $4,500.
IAC does not issue checks directly. IAC vouchers payment authorizations through the state comptroller’s office. Grantees may check the state comptroller’s website for updates on their grant payments.
Additionally, if an applicant has received a payment from the state within the past 12 months, they may call the state comptroller at (217) 557-0930 to request a direct deposit. I did not submit my application on time; can I still apply? IAC is unable to accept late application submissions.
How much should the organization pay the Youth Employees? At minimum, the stipend offered must meet the Illinois minimum wage, and grant recipients must comply with Illinois state employment laws. 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. I have a question: who should I reach out to? If you have questions on the grant, please email your Program Director.
You can use the Program Director finding tool if you are not sure who your Program Director is. If you need Salesforce assistance, please email Jasmine Roberson at jasmine. roberson@illinois.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations that are recipients of the Illinois Arts Council Agency's General Operating Support (GOS) grants. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $4,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Youth Employment in the Arts (YEA) 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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