Creative Learning Grants for Schools
The Creative Learning Grants for Schools fund arts education projects in Illinois public and charter schools, supporting supplies, equipment, and artist services to enhance student learning in multiple arts disciplines.
Funder: Illinois Arts Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per award; funds are allocated by Illinois region; one application per fiscal year.
Summary: Supports Illinois public and charter schools to enhance arts education by funding supplies, materials, equipment, or services from Illinois artists and arts organizations.
Key Information: Only public K-12 districts, schools, and charter schools are eligible; private schools and prior-year grantees are not eligible.
Description
The Creative Learning Grants for Schools program, administered by the Illinois Arts Council (IAC), is designed to support arts learning opportunities in Illinois public and charter schools. The grant enables schools to acquire essential supplies, materials, equipment, or services from Illinois artists or arts organizations to address student needs in arts education. The program aims to enhance the arts curriculum with well-planned, meaningful opportunities, particularly where barriers to access exist. Funding is allocated regionally, and each region selects its grantees from local applications. The grant covers a broad range of arts disciplines, including dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts.
