2024 Access Grant Application

Applicant (organization)

Organization*

Phone*

Email*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

IL House District*

IL Senate District*

Congressional District*

Ward*

Project Director/Contact Person (to whom application questions will be addressed):

Name*

First Last

Phone*

Email*

Project

Project Title*

Brief description (this description will be used in publicity about your project):*

Start Date*

End Date*

Select years you have received an Access Grant:*

2023 Access Grant

2022 Access Grant

2021 Access Grant

None in the past three years

Budget Summary

Organization's most recently completed fiscal year's income:*

Organization's most recently completed fiscal year's expenses:*

Total cost of this project:*

Total support (cash & in-kind):*

Amount of this request:*

Primary purpose of your grant proposal (Check all that apply):*

Support the quality, quantity, promotion, and visibility of arts for the community

Increase access and outreach to the arts for underserved populations

Foster collaboration among organizations and/or individual artists

How will the Rockford Area Arts Council's sponsorship be promoted by this grant?*

Social Media Tags

Press Releases

Newsletter

Emails

Membership Correspondence

Upload Forms

Two-page narrative for the Access Grant program, project, or initiative*

Narrative must include: A brief description of your organization’s history, mission, artistic goals, and organizational structure. Project description and purpose. Proposed project and what makes it unique. Timetable. Target participants. Goals and plans for fulfillment. Proposed measurable outcomes. Evaluation procedures and data to be gathered. Collaborators and the roles they will play. Alternative and additional funding sources. Plans for adaption based on funding allocation.

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Proposed Project Budget*

Use the provided fillable Excel template (link at the top of this page) and then upload here. There are two tabs on this Excel template, please ensure you fill out BOTH sheets.

Max. file size: 300 MB.

One-page Project Budget Narrative*

Include how grant funds will be used (artist fees, rental fees, etc.)

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Artistic Information for artist(s) and/or Project Director*

Not to exceed one page. Include resume/biographical information and criteria for selection of artist.

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Current Annual Report to Secretary of State*

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Report must be signed and dated less than one year ago.

Most recent YTD Income Statement*

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Current list of organization's Board of Directors*

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Samples of publications, brochures, reviews, previous work, etc. to support the project

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Authorization

Authorizing Official:*

First Last

Today's Date*

Project Director/Artist:*

First Last

Today's Date*

2024 Access Grant Application