Creative Project Grant
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The Creative Project Grant from the Illinois Arts Council funds Illinois-based artists and organizations to create and publicly present new arts projects across a variety of disciplines.
Funder: Illinois Arts Council
Due Dates: Open until funds expended (now closed for FY27; typically open July–August annually)
Funding Amounts: Up to $12,000 per project; no match required; project period ends August 31, 2027.
Summary: Supports Illinois-based artists, nonprofits, and public entities to create and publicly present new arts projects.
Key Information: FY27 funds are fully expended; program will reopen for the next cycle—check program page for updates.
Description
The Illinois Arts Council's Creative Projects Grant (CPG) provides financial support to artists, arts educators, nonprofit organizations, and eligible public entities in Illinois for the creation and public presentation of arts projects. The program aims to enrich the state's cultural landscape by supporting a broad range of artistic disciplines, including visual arts, music, dance, literature, theater, digital media, and community-based arts. All funded projects must culminate in a public release or presentation during the grant period. CPG is administered regionally, with each region having its own allocation of funds and application window.
