Envisioning Justice Grants for Organizations
Illinois Humanities offers grants for Illinois groups using arts and humanities to address mass incarceration and promote justice through community-focused projects.
Funder: Illinois Humanities
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; no matching required; typical grant period is one year.
Summary: Supports Illinois-based organizations and collectives using arts and humanities to address mass incarceration and advance justice in their communities.
Key Information: Applicants must be nonprofits or have a fiscal sponsor; priority given to projects addressing or impacted by incarceration across Illinois.
Description
These project-based grants support collectives, nonprofit organizations, and other groups in Illinois that use the arts and humanities to work toward a more just society. Funded initiatives may include prison education programs, independent media, community dialogues, and conferences that foster understanding about mass incarceration and its impact on Illinois communities. The program aims to build affirming, engaged, and empowered communities by supporting efforts that illuminate the realities of mass incarceration and inspire progress toward justice.
Applicants are encouraged to document their work through photos, audio, or video, and share their experiences to help inspire others and highlight ongoing progress. Illinois Humanities has a longstanding commitment to funding projects that leverage the public humanities for community engagement and systemic change.
