In an effort to enrich the creative landscape in DuPage County, the JCS Arts, Health and Education Fund (JCS Fund) is offering a Visual Arts and Music Mini-Grant opportunity for not-for-profit arts organizations and governmental agencies.
Donor Name: DuPage Foundation
State: Illinois
County: DuPage County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/31/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Mini-grants are designed to provide quick access to funds to support:

Visual arts projects that relate to drawing or painting in any medium or related arts activities

Examples of project types include exhibitions, public art, pop-up galleries, community murals, master classes, art projects created by or for seniors, and cultural heritage projects

General music programs that benefit preschool and elementary school-aged children
Instrumental music programs that benefit senior citizens.

Program Goals

To raise the visibility of DuPage County’s robust arts and culture ecosystem
To create excitement and engagement in the local arts scene to enhance the identity of DuPage County

Funding Information
$500 – $2,500.
Eligibility Criteria

DuPage County 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental agencies.
An organization can only receive one JCS Fund Visual Arts Mini-Grant in a calendar year. Receiving a mini grant does not preclude an organization from applying for a DuPage Foundation Community Impact or Arts DuPage grant.

Review Criteria
Special consideration will be given to organizations that have not received funding from DuPage Foundation in the past. Other criteria for consideration include:

Artistic Goals & Impact
Artistic Experience & Skill
Project Finances
Partnerships, In-kind or Matching funds
Originality & Feasibility
Community Engagement
Strength of Project

For more information, visit DuPage Foundation.