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2027 Regional Arts Partner Grant Application
Regional Arts Partner Grant Application
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Applicant (organization)
Organization
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Phone
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Email
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Address
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Street Address
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / Region
ZIP / Postal Code
IL House District
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IL Senate District
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Congressional District
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Ward
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Project Director/Contact Person (to whom application questions will be addressed):
Name
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First
Last
Phone
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Email
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Project
Project Title
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Brief description (this description will be used in publicity about your project):
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Start Date
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End Date
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Select years you have received an Access Grant:
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2026 RAP (Formerly Access) Grant
2025 RAP (Formerly Access) Grant
2024 RAP (Formerly Access) Grant
2023 RAP (Formerly Access) Grant
None in the past four years
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Budget Summary
Organization's most recently completed fiscal year's income:
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Organization's most recently completed fiscal year's expenses:
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Total cost of this project:
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Total support (cash & in-kind):
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Amount of this request:
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Primary purpose of your grant proposal (Check all that apply):
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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
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How will the Rockford Area Arts Council's sponsorship be promoted by this grant?
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Social Media Tags
Press Releases
Newsletter
Emails
Membership Correspondence
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Two-page narrative for the Access Grant program, project, or initiative
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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: 3 GB.
Proposed Project Budget
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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: 3 GB.
One-page Project Budget Narrative
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Include how grant funds will be used (artist fees, rental fees, etc.)
Max. file size: 3 GB.
Artistic Information for artist(s) and/or Project Director
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Not to exceed one page. Include resume/biographical information and criteria for selection of artist.
Max. file size: 3 GB.
Current Annual Report to Secretary of State
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Max. file size: 3 GB.
Report must be signed and dated less than one year ago.
Most recent YTD Income Statement
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Max. file size: 3 GB.
Current list of organization's Board of Directors
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Max. file size: 3 GB.
Samples of publications, brochures, reviews, previous work, etc. to support the project
Drop files here or
Select files
Max. file size: 3 GB.
Authorization
We certify that the information contained in this application is complete, true, and correct to the best of our knowledge. Further, we certify that if this grant is awarded, all funds received will be used solely for the described activities in the manner specified in this application.
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We agree.
Authorizing Official:
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Today's Date
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Project Director/Artist:
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Today's Date
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