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The Illinois Arts Council has streamlined the application and award process for the upcoming 2024 GOS funding cycle, see details below.

For returning 2023 GOS applicant awardees Fiscal Year 2024 GOS awards will be based on your Fiscal Year 2023 GOS application and award. The IAC will begin sending out email notifications directly to organizations on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

For new applicants and organizations who did not receive Fiscal Year 2023 GOS grant awards you are encouraged to contact the appropriate Program Staff for full information on the application process (see staff listing below).

IAC General Operating Support Grants are offered to established not-for-profit organizations that make a significant local, regional, or statewide impact on the quality of life in Illinois. Grants recognize arts programing of high quality that is appropriate to and reflective of the communities served and that broaden opportunities for the public to participate in the arts.

Successful applicants demonstrate strong operations, stable management, ongoing assessment and evaluation, and a strong commitment to making artistic programs accessible and relevant to a diverse range of participants. Organizations must also show that their programs and activities have artistic, educational, and cultural value.

Informational Webinar and Drop Ins

Opportunities to connect with IAC staff for questions:

General Operating Support Grant Webinar (pre-recorded)

Drop-in sessions for questions (interactive), no registration is required. To join click on the link at the meeting time:

Illinois Arts Council Staff Contacts

For specific information on this grant, contact the appropriate program staff. Please be aware staff are working remotely and it is recommended to reach out to them via email for more direct communications; send an email that contains your preferred contact telephone number and general timeline of when you are available. For technical assistance contact the Program Representative listed below.

Arts-in-Education:
Jerome Grand
Program Director
Phone: (312) 814-6766
Email: Jerome.Grand@illinois.gov

Dance, Ethnic & Folk Arts, Literature:
Susan Dickson
Program Director
Phone: (312) 814-6740
Email: Susan.Dickson@illinois.gov

Local Arts Agencies, Media Arts:
Teresa Davis
Program Director
Phone: (312) 814-6753
Email: Teresa.N.Davis@illinois.gov

Multidisciplinary, Theatre, Visual Arts:
Jackie Banks-Mahlum
Program Director
Phone: (312) 814-4990
Email: Jackie.Banks-Mahlum@illinois.gov

Music, Presenters Development (Interim):
Danielle Heal
Phone: (312) 793-1060
Email: Danielle.Heal@Illinois.gov

Program Representative
Margaret Gonzalez
Phone: (312) 814-6755
Email: Margaret.Gonzalez@Illinois.gov

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Illinois Arts Council
115 S LaSalle St., Suite 2202
Chicago, IL 60603-3804 (map)
Office: (312) 814-6750
Toll free: (800) 237-6994
TTY: 888-261-7957

Para información en Español llame al Illinois Arts Council al (312) 814-4993

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