Do you support arts education programs? No. Arts education is not a programmatic priority. However, we may support some education outreach programs as a part of an organization's overall audience development plan. We also support education and cultural literacy efforts in our targeted community areas (presently Albany Park, Humboldt Park, Englewood and South Chicago), but generally will not fund education programs in schools.
Do you fund the work of individual artists? We do not award grants to individuals. Grants are made to organizations for projects that support the work of individual artists.
Do you make grants to individuals? I saw you listed in a “free money” guide. Can I get help paying my bills?
The Foundation does not make grants to help individuals start a small business, pay school or college tuition, cover medical bills, pay off debts, help buy or build a home, or any similar purpose.
Do you fund capital development projects?
We generally do not make grants for capital campaigns.
Do you fund endowment support?
We do not make grants for endowment support.
Do you fund arts organizations outside Chicago?
Culture grantmaking is limited primarily to organizations in the Chicago metropolitan area. The one exception is the Joyce Awards program, which includes Milwaukee, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis.
Can our organization resubmit an artist who has previously been submitted for the Joyce Awards?
Yes.
What percentage of funds needs to be allocated to the artist for the Joyce Awards?
We do not have a specific guideline for the funds allocated to the artist.
When would we know if we have received a Joyce Award?
Organizations are notified after projects have been approved by our board of directors at the winter meeting, generally in early December. Notification of approval is confidential and is not announced until mid-January.
Does a Joyce Award-winning artist have to be from the Midwest?
No. The nominated artist can be from anywhere in the world.
Are there page limits/requirements for the Executive Summary or Project Description for a Joyce Awards application?
There are no page limits or requirements for the proposal.
Can we submit a CD or PowerPoint presentation of artist images for a Joyce Awards application?
Slides are preferred, but digital images will be accepted. Please be sure to use a format that would be compatible with most computers.
Does a Joyce Awards proposal have to arrive in your office on the deadline?
Yes. The proposal, as well as all supporting documentation, should be in the office by the deadline.
Do you provide general operating support, or must we apply for specific project funds?
We generally fund projects, but we do provide support to culturally specific groups for organizational management tied to comprehensive strategic plans.
How do I apply for funding?
For information on applying for a grant and the proposal review process, see the How to Apply section.
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