The Decatur Area Arts Council is accepting applications for its Community and Education Grant Program to support and promote arts events and creative arts learning experiences.
Donor Name: Decatur Area Arts Council
State: Illinois
County: Macon County (IL)
City/Village: Assumption, Clinton, Moweaqua, Pana, and Taylorville
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/03/2022
Size of the Grant: $200-$1200
Details:
The DAAC service area includes all of Macon County, and the communities of Assumption, Clinton, Moweaqua, Pana and Taylorville.
Priority Areas
- Contain an arts education element
- Serve underserved populations (seniors, low economic groups, disabled, rural communities, etc.)
- Are open to the public, when appropriate
- Enhance cultural diversity
- Are not ongoing programs
Funding Information
- Award ranges on average from $200 to $1200.
- The applicant should demonstrate a 25% cash match.
- In-kind expenses may be included in the total cost of the project.[An in-kind contribution is a good or service donated to your organization that you would otherwise spend money to obtain].
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant organization must be registered as a not-for-profit corporation with the office of Secretary of State, such as:
- Municipal agencies or units of government
- Pre-schools and K-12 schools
- School cultural groups or parent organizations
- Colleges and universities
- Shelter/mental health facilities
- Hospitals and nursing homes
- Religious organizations
- Arts organizations
- Community organizations
Events and experiences that may qualify for a grant should have:
- Artistic Intent:
- The arts are the main focus of the program.
- The project focuses around a legitimate art form or arts experience.
- Artistic Quality:
- The project promotes high artistic standards.
- Professional artists are used. (A professional artist is one who has a resumé with the arts as the major focus and arts training in a particular art form.)
- Manageability:
- The project demonstrates careful planning.
- The artist has experience working with the intended population.
For more information, visit Decatur Area Arts Council.