- Illinois Arts Council
- James R. Thompson Center, 100 West Randolph, Suite 10-500
- Chicago, IL 60601
- Phone: (312) 814-6750
- Fax: (312) 814-1471
- TDD: (888) 261-7957
- Email: info@illinois.gov
- Website:
Purpose of the Program
This program offers local arts agencies the opportunity to distribute state funds in their own service areas according to their assessment and perception of local needs. The Community Arts Access Program makes it possible for local arts agencies to develop local grant-making processes and to re-grant funds to area arts organizations and individuals for funding programs of local or regional significance.
Who is Eligible
Applicants must be local arts agencies which have been in active service to their community/region for at least one year.
Application Process
Each Illinois Arts Council grant program has specific matching grants requirements (available on-line).
Availability of Funds
Funding for FY 2007: $285.4 million.
How Funds are to be used
Types of Assistance
Grants