The Evanston Arts Council gives financial support to local artists, arts organizations, and local art projects. 

1. The Cultural Fund Grant

Applications are now closed.

 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.

Cultural Fund Grant Information Session recording available, here.

2. The Special Projects Grant (See Updated Guidelines) 

(Please be aware that all special grant funds for 2024 have been fully allocated.)

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. Download the  Special Projects Grant Program guidelines and Final Report Form. Apply here!