About this funder
Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) runs the city's main cultural-grants portal, including the CityArts Program, Individual Artists Program (IAP), and Neighborhood Access Program (NAP).
Funder profile
DCASE — Chicago Cultural Grants Portal (CityArts, IAP, NAP)
US
What they fund
Arts + culture nonprofits (CityArts up to $50K), individual artists (IAP up to $6K), community-based arts activities (NAP up to $50K). Strong emphasis on neighborhood + community access.
Typical award size
CityArts up to $50,000. NAP up to $50,000. IAP up to $6,000.
How to apply
Apply via chicagoculturalgrants.org. Contact ChicagoCulturalGrantmaking@cityofchicago.org. Annual cycle published each spring.
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