The Saints: Volunteers for the Performing Arts encourage theater, dance, and music organizations to apply for the grant assistance to be used for artistic development or production-related purposes.
Donor Name: The Saints: Volunteers for the Performing Arts
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/11/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Some examples applicants can request funding for but are not limited to: Costumes/puppetry, the commissioning or licensing of works, improvements to applicant-owned premises, community engagement and enrichment projects, showcasing the talents of diverse or culturally specific artists, or computer and technical items such as sound or lighting needs.
The Saints Arts Grants Program was established to recognize, honor and support the performing arts in Chicagoland. The grants programs continue to reinforce the dedication to the cultural vibrancy of the performing arts by affording access to necessary funding. Through the years, they have granted over $1.36 million to assist in the archiving, amplifying, costuming, repairing, scoring, shedding light on, providing greater accessibility for performers, patrons and more
Funding Information
Requests for grants up to $6,500 will be considered for projects occurring June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organization must have been an established nonprofit for a minimum of three years.
- Organization must be an incorporated 501(c)(3) public charity having filed IRS form 990.
Ineligibility
- Administrative or operational costs including rent, marketing and fundraising.
- School-related/educational outreach programs & groups that are legally, financially or operationally part of a larger institution, e.g. the art department of a college.
- Grants through fiscal sponsors or agents.
- Travel, housing and/or per diem.
For more information, visit The Saints: Volunteers for the Performing Arts.