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Arts Dollars grant program supports artists and arts programming with an emphasis
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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, eligible artists can apply for one of the following grants: Visual Artist, Project, and Education. Nonprofits can apply for one the following grants: Project, 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 the scoring categories listed in the rubric below.
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 the scoring categories listed in the rubric below.
Visual Artist Grants
Visual Artist Grants support visual artists who demonstrate exceptional creativity in the arts, innovation, and contribute to the vitality of the Quad City Region. Selected artists will be offered professional development designed specifically for artists and be granted $5,000 where up to 20% can be allocated to artist salary. Applications will be evaluated by panels of community volunteers based on their Artist Resume or CV, Work Samples, and Narrative. Additionally, artists will be asked to attend an in-person meeting with the panel prior to receiving funding.
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 $2,500. 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 $2,500. Non-profit organizations and K-12 schools may apply for up to $5,000.
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FUNDING Partners
Thanks to our 2022 Arts Dollars funding partners, The Illinois Arts Council Agency, a state agency, The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation and an anonymous funder.
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