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Arts Dollars grant program supports artists and arts programming with an emphasis on community engagement. |
About The Arts dollars Grant Program
Arts Dollars has been granting funds to artists and nonprofits in the Quad Cities region since 1979 thanks to our generous funding partners, who believe in the power of the arts to enrich our communities.
Arts Dollars provides funding for individual artists and nonprofits of all sizes to support arts-centered projects in the Quad Cities and surrounding communities. Our goal is to equip individuals and organizations to engage their community, see a long-lasting benefit from the completed projects and pay artists for their work in the process.
Arts Dollars provides funding for individual artists and nonprofits of all sizes to support arts-centered projects in the Quad Cities and surrounding communities. Our goal is to equip individuals and organizations to engage their community, see a long-lasting benefit from the completed projects and pay artists for their work in the process.
PROJECT CATEGORIES
Each year, artists and nonprofits can apply for grants in one of three categories: Projects, Education, and Capacity-Building.
Applicants may apply in only one category. If your application fits into more than one category, please choose the category that most closely aligns with your goals. Applications will be evaluated by panels of community volunteers according to their artistic merit, community involvement, and administrative ability. Check out the scoring rubric here.
Applicants may apply in only one category. If your application fits into more than one category, please choose the category that most closely aligns with your goals. Applications will be evaluated by panels of community volunteers according to their artistic merit, community involvement, and administrative ability. Check out the scoring rubric here.
Project & Education Grants
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Art Project Grants support arts projects or programming that that emphasize community engagement and long-term community benefit. This category is intended for one-time or first-time projects or programs, and preference will be given to those applications. However, ongoing programs may apply. Individual artists may apply for up to $1,500. Non-profit organizations may apply for up to $5,000.
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K-12 Arts Education Grants support projects or programming that provide opportunities in the arts for K-12 students. Artists may apply for up to $1,500. Non-profit organizations and K-12 schools may apply for up to $5,000.
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Capacity-Building Grants
Capacity-Building Grants fund activities that increase an organization's overall capacity, organizational strength, and community impact. Capacity-Building grants are not intended for individual projects or programs. Organizations may apply for up to $5,000.
FUNDING Partners
Thanks to our 2020 Arts Dollars funding partners, The Illinois Arts Council Agency, a state agency and The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation.
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