Arts Education
CSFA Number: 503-00-0883
Agency Name
Illinois Arts Council (503)
Agency Identification
4400-0200
Agency Contact
Susan Dickson
312-814-6740
susan.dickson@illinois.gov
Short Description
IACA grant funds are awarded to schools, students, educators, and artists and organizations to strengthen educational and cultural opportunities for all in school and out; to link availability of arts resources by neighborhood, school and art form; and to provide opportunities for the professional artist to work in communities.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
https://arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/overview
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
20 ILCS 3915/5
Objective
Strengthen educational and cultural opportunities in school and out and to provide oportunities for professional artists to work in communities.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
https://arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/overview
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; Individuals; Other;
Applicant Eligibility
https://arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/overview
Beneficiary Eligibility
https://arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/overview
Types of Assistance
Direct Payments for Specific Use
Subject / Service Area
Education
Credentials / Documentation
https://arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/overview
Preapplication Coordination
"The application is received and assigned an application number that will be used in future communication regarding that application. Applications which have been ruled ineligible or incomplete will not be reviewed. Applications are reviewed based on the evaluation criteria. The final recommendations are presented to the Board for their consideration and approval. A record of the review process is maintained for all reviewed applications, applicants are encouraged to call for review feedback after receiving decision notification."
Application Procedures
https://arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/overview
Criteria Selecting Proposals
https://arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/overview
Award Procedures
https://arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/overview
Deadlines
https://arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/overview
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
https://arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/overview
Appeals
https://arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/overview
Renewals
https://arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/overview
Formula Matching Requirements
A cash match from non-State sources is required.
Uses and Restrictions
Restrictions are listed on IACA website under 'Policies and Priorities': http://www.arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/funding-programs/policies-priorities
Reports
Grant recipients are required to complete and submit a final report no later 30 days after the end date of the grant period. This report will focus on the activities outlined in the original application. Grantees are required to provide financial, statistical, and narrative information.  In addition grantees will be required to submit examples of published materials verifying activities and compliance with the IACA funding acknowledgement requirement. Grant amounts of $25,000 or greater are required to submit quarterly reports within thirty days after the end of each quarter, which describe the progress of the program, project or use and the expenditure of the grant funds.
Audits
https://arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/overview
Records
https://arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/overview
Account Identification
44000200
Obligations
250000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
2000
Program Accomplishments
https://arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/overview
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
"All IACA grantees are required to comply with Grantee Requirements detailed at the IACA website: http://www.arts.illinois.gov/grantee-requirements"
Regional or Local Assistance Location
100 W RANDOLPH ST, SUITE 10-500, CHICAGO, IL 60601
Headquarters Office
100 W RANDOLPH ST, SUITE 10-500, CHICAGO, IL 60601
Program Website
https://arts.illinois.gov
Example Projects
https://arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/overview
Published Date
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range