The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is currently accepting applications for CityArt Program to encourage the attainment of artistic excellence and financial stability.
Donor Name: City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/24/2023
Size of the Grant: $50,000
Details:
Nonprofit arts and culture organizations of all sizes can apply for general operating grants.
In 2023, the CityArts Program will offer two types of grants:
- General Operating Grants for Large Arts & Culture Organizations for organizations with an average annual revenue over $2M
- General Operating Grants for Small Arts & Culture Organizations for organizations with an average annual revenue under $2M
Funding Information
General Operating grant amounts for selected grantees will be determined as outlined below, based on the organization’s average annual revenue over the past three years.
- Average Annual Revenue of <$10,000: Grant amount will be approximately equal to the organization’s average annual revenue
- Average Annual Revenue of $10,000 – $100,000: Grant amount will be up to $10,000
- Average Annual Revenue of $100,000 – $500,000: Grant amount will be up to 10% of the organization’s average annual revenue and no more than $25,000
- Average Annual Revenue of $500,000: Grant amount will be up to 5% of the organization’s average annual revenue and no more than $50,000
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for a CityArts general operating grant in 2023, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Have a primary mission to create, produce, present, provide, or support arts and culture activities or services for the public.
- Offer programs in an artistic discipline, operate as a museum, or serve as an arts service organization.
- Be a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization incorporated in the state of Illinois for at least 12 months prior to applying (must have been incorporated as of January 2022).
- Be a resident company in the city of Chicago with a valid street address (P.O. Boxes will not be accepted).
- Primarily serve the residents of the city of Chicago (demonstrate that, on average, at least half of all programming occurs within city of Chicago limits).
- Not have already received a CityArts general operating award in 2022, that is up for renewal in 2023.
- Not be receiving other significant support (cash or in-kind) from the City of Chicago or a City of Chicago Delegate Agency. Significant support is defined as more than $1M within the calendar year towards an organization’s annual budget.
For more information, visit City of Chicago.