Get Funding

As an informal group, the Partnership continues to work through existing and individual grantmaking guidelines unique to each funding organization. The Partnership communicates and shares proposals and resources as well as serves as a convener when needed.

Those seeking grants should visit individual funders' websites for specific information and current funding opportunities.

The Boeing Company
Innovative performances and exhibitions, Collaborations creating a sustainable arts and cultural environment, Arts programs that engage people to become lifelong arts and cultural participants, patrons or practitioners.
Chicago Community Trust
Artistic & Cultural Excellence, Arts Learning, Arts Engagement, Capacity-building (SMART Growth)
City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs
General operating, professional development, capacity building and individual artists
Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust
Arts/Culture/Humanities & Education
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
General operating support for professional arts organizations; Special projects, Arts Work Fund.
Illinois Arts Council
Direct grants to Illinois artists
The Joyce Foundation
Audience development, Capacity Building
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
General operating support to Chicago-area arts and culture
organizations, Professional development, Capacity building.
J.P. Morgan Chase and Company* (formerly Bank One)
Arts Education
Kraft Foods*, no longer funding arts.
Union League Civic and Arts Foundation
Jazz Improvisation Competitions
United Airlines
Provides in-kind artists airfare for specific programs