About this funder
The Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation (GDDF) funds artistic vitality, regional collections, and land conservation. Its Chicago Artistic Vitality Program is one of the strongest small-arts capacity funders in the region.
Funder profile
Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation (GDDF) — Chicago Artistic Vitality
US
What they fund
Multi-year general operating support, technical assistance, capitalization support, peer gatherings + convenings. Priority: orgs working with practicing career artists, producing organizations, small arts orgs under $1M budget. Does NOT prioritize arts education as primary mission or social service orgs.
Typical award size
Multi-year general operating support typically $25K-$150K per year.
How to apply
Two annual deadlines (spring + mid-summer). Apply via gddf.org.
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