The Evanston Arts Council (EAC) gives financial support to local artists, arts organizations, and local art projects. EAC has 2 grant opportunities: the Special Project Grant and the Cultural Fund Grant

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Special Project Grant

The Arts Council offers a Special Projects Grant Program to support special projects, programs, events or opportunities that arise during the calendar year that may not fit the criteria of the Cultural Fund Program. These monies are allocated at the discretion of the Arts Council and are given on a first-come-first-serve basis throughout the calendar year until the fund is depleted. More information about the Special Project Grant can be found here.

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Cultural Fund Grant

The Cultural Fund Grant Program is an annual local granting program used to support the work of Evanston arts organizations and arts programming. The program uses general funds from the City of Evanston.  The program is administered by the Evanston Arts Council.  Grant applications are only accepted during the City’s scheduled grant cycle and deadline, which are published yearly. More information about the program and the online application can be found here.​