Arts Dollars Grant Applications are now open for 2021

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​As we close out 2020, we continue to be impressed by the ingenuity and resilience of our community – pivoting and creating brand new ways of doing things in a year that required it. From going completely virtual to finding ways to make an impact in small groups to making the difficult decision to postpone – our 2020 grant award recipients made an impact on our community this year.
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In 2019, third grade students at McKinley Elementary used an Arts Dollars grant to help them build their new Butterfly Waystation (pictured behind students)

Fourth Wall Films was awarded a grant in 2019 for their project film "Sons & Daughters of Thunder". The film has received a nomination for an Emmy.

In 2019, MetroLINK added an interactive mural to their Rock Island Station for the community to show their pride and ownership during a "Paint While You Wait" event, it is now a permanent mural.

Quad Cities Woodturners Club were provided funding to purchase the equipment that connected their large group of master craftsmen to be able to share demonstrations of their work and keep expanding their skills in 2020.

​As we look forward to next year, Quad City Arts is pleased to announce Arts Dollars grants for the 2021 cycle. Applications are welcome from individual artists, K-12 schools, and non-profit organizations partnering with artists. All art forms are eligible. Since 1990, Quad City Arts has supported the local art community by awarding more than $1,000,000 in grants to local artists, non-profit organizations, and schools.
 
This year, Quad City Arts will grant $85,500 to local artists and organizations. The application process is competitive, and applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline. Quad City Arts staff are available to assist with the application process.
 
GRANT CATEGORIES:
 
Project Grants support arts projects or programming that primarily emphasize community engagement. Individual artists may apply for up to $1,500. Non-profit organizations and schools may apply for up to $5,000.
 
Education Grants support projects or programming that primarily provide opportunities in arts education for K-12 students. Individual artists may apply for up to $1,500. Non-profit organizations and schools may apply for up to $5,000.
 
Capacity-Building Grants fund activities that increase an organization’s overall capacity, organizational strength, and long-term community impact. Non-profit organizations may apply for up to $5,000.
 
Deadline for applications: January 31, 2021
Recipients will be notified no later than March 15, 2021.
 
Guidelines, category descriptions, and applications are available online:
https://www.quadcityarts.com/arts-dollars-grants
 
Funding for the 2021 Arts Dollars cycle is provided by the Hubbell-Waterman Foundation and the Illinois Arts Council Agency, a state agency. All Quad City Arts programs are funded in part by Festival of Trees, individual donations, and operating grants from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, a state agency.
For more information or assistance with Arts Dollars applications, contact Kaleigh Trammell at ktrammell@quadcityarts.com or 309-793-1213 ext. 102.