Action Grants

The Rockford Area Arts Council annually administers grants which support artists, arts organizations, and non-profits. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Additional funds are provided by the City of Rockford, Amazon, Rockford Art Deli, and generous members.

The Action Grants Program is designed to benefit artists and advocacy organizations by awarding microgrants, up to $500, for creative endeavors throughout the region. Preference will be given to first-time applicants and/or unique projects. Grant submission deadlines are three times/year.

GRANT TIMELINES

TERM 1

Applications Open:

January 1st – February 28th

Grant Awarded:

March 1st

TERM 2

Applications Open:

May 1st – June 30th

Grant Awarded:

July 1st

TERM 3

Applications Open:

September 1st – October 31st

Grant Awarded:

1st Week in November

Action Grant Application

Organization/Individual's Name(Required)

Mission Statement:(Required)

Project Goal:(Required)

Amount of this request:(Required)

Total cost of project:(Required)

Project Description:(Required)

Project Start Date(Required)

Project End Date(Required)

Contingency Plan(Required)

If full funding is not received, what is your contingency plan for your project?

Examples of Past Projects(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 300 MB, Max. files: 3.

Attach one of the following: resume, Board of Directors list, or letter of support from community/organization leader(Required)

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Name of authorizing official(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Mailing Address(Required)

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

GRANT TIMELINES

TERM 1

Applications Open:

Grant Awarded:

TERM 2

Applications Open:

Grant Awarded:

TERM 3

Applications Open:

Grant Awarded:

Action Grant Application

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