Individual Artists Program (IAP)
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The 2022 Individual Artists Program application is now closed.Download the guideline packet (PDF)Download the guideline packet in Spanish (PDF)To apply, please visit: https://www.cybergrants.com/dcase/grants/2022IndividualArtistsProgramThe application closed on January 7, 2022 at 5:00pm CST. |
The Individual Artists Program aims to assist Chicago's practicing artists in creating work that develops their craft and elevates their careers, while adding to the cultural vitality of the city of Chicago.
DCASE received an unprecedented increase to the Cultural Grants Program budget in 2022, which has doubled the funds available through this program this year.
2022 Individual Artist Program Grant Application Virtual Webinars
A webinar recording will be available here shortly after the sessions have taken place. Applicants do not need to attend a webinar to apply.
Full-Length Program Overview Webinar
All of our full-length webinars have concluded. View Recording Online
Join DCASE for a What’s New in 2022 Webinar
This webinar has concluded. View Recording Online
Grants Team Open Office Hours
Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, we unfortunately need to cancel all in-person open office hours scheduled in January. However, we are available to provide one on one assistance with your IAP applications via email and over the phone.
culturalgrantmaking@cityofchicago.org
312-744-0795
General Information
Individual Artists Program (IAP) Grants support the creation, development, or presentation of artwork and professional development.
Grants support artists across all artistic disciplines including:
• Film & Media Arts
• Literary Arts
• Performing Arts (Theatre/Dance)
• Music
• Visual Arts & Design
To be eligible to apply for funding from the Individual Artists Program, applicants must meet each of the following criteria:
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a resident of the city of Chicago, Illinois (proof of Chicago residency is required for application - we will only accept a Driver’s License, State of Illinois ID or Chicago CityKey). If your ID does not show a Chicago address and you are not able to get an updated ID because of DMV closures or Chicago CityKey appointment cancellations due the current surge of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may upload a lease or utility bill in addition to your ID to prove your Chicago residency.
• Must not be enrolled full time in undergraduate college/university studies of any kind.
• Must be a practicing artist, artisan, curator or cultural producer.
Please Note: An artist can receive funding through IAP for up to two consecutive years before being required to take one year off from applying. If you have received a grant in 2020 and 2021, you may not apply for the 2022 cycle.
2022 Grant Calendar (Subject to change)
Event |
Dates |
Description |
| Application Guidelines Available | November 16, 2021 | |
| Application Opens |
November 16, 2021 |
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| Application Deadline |
January 7, 2022 at 5pm CST |
Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. |
| Notification of Results |
April 2022 |
All applications will be notified via e-mail sent to the address on file in the CyberGrants system. |
| Contracting Period | July 2022 | Grant agreement and forms must be filed. |
| Payments Disbursed |
TBD - Earliest is July 2022 |
This is a projected payment timeline that is subject to change. All payments will be disbursed in 2022. |
| Final Reports Due | January 31, 2023 | Reports will be completed electronically. Reports will open in December 2022. |
Helpful Tools
Tutorials:
“How to Fill out the IAP Grant Budget Sheet"
Webinar:
"IAP Application Assistance Workshop, recorded from October 29, 2020"