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Cultural Fund Grant Program

2026 Cultural Fund Awardees

The 2026 Cultural Fund Grant application will open on February 26, with applications due April 1, 2026. The application materials and timeline for 2026 are included below for reference only.

Questions should be directed to artscouncil@cityofevanston.org.

2026 Materials

2026 Application Timeline

February 26 Application opens online
February & March Technical assistance available by email 
March 12 Application info session via Zoom. This session will be recorded and available online.
April 1 Application submission deadline 11:59 pm
May 9  Review panel meets virtually
May 19 Arts Council allocates grants in an open meeting
June 1 Applicants notified
By June 30 Grants disbursed
June 30, 2027 All grant monies to be spent
July 31, 2027 Final report due
 

Funding Acknowledgement  

Applicants who receive funding must acknowledge the City of Evanston/Evanston Arts Council support in all publicity and media materials used in connection with the funded project. Acknowledgement is required for the support of the Illinois Arts Council Agency and the National Endowment for the Arts

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