Regional Arts Partner (RAP) Grant
Forecasted
Regional Arts Partner (RAP) Grant supports Illinois regional organizations in developing locally responsive grantmaking to strengthen support for arts programs throughout their service areas.
Funder: Illinois Arts Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Regranting support for designated Regional Arts Partners
Summary: Supports designated Illinois regional organizations in developing locally responsive grantmaking that encourages arts programs throughout their service areas.
Key Information: RAP grants are for designated Local Arts Network organizational grantees.
Description
The Regional Arts Partner (RAP) Grant creates partnerships between the Illinois Arts Council (IAC) and designated regional organizations to expand local support for developing arts programs. Through regranting funds, partners develop grantmaking processes informed by their assessment and understanding of local needs.
The program supports a locally responsive approach rather than prescribing one grantmaking model for every service area. Its focus is on strengthening local mechanisms that encourage arts programming throughout each partner’s region. Current partners include arts councils, community foundations, arts centers, and city organizations across Illinois.
