Ignite Fund Grant
Funding Amount
US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Citizens, permanent residents, or anyone who can provide a W9 and a Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) are eligible.
- Not currently enrolled in a full-time degree-granting program (high school, college, or university).
Geography
- In the Chicago metropolitan area (Cook, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, Lake, and Will counties)
Other requirements
- Must legally be able to receive taxable income in the United States.
Overview
The Ignite Fund offers six $10,000 grants for Chicago-area artists and artist-led collectives to produce and present bold new projects rooted in the visual arts. We prioritize public-facing work that embraces accessibility, fosters community impact and/or participation, and responds to the issues shaping our social climate. In this spirit, The Ignite Fund shines a light on the vibrancy, creativity, and resilience of the Chicago arts ecosystem.
Eligibility
Artists living in the Chicago metropolitan area (Cook, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, Lake, and Will counties). 18 years or older.Must legally be able to receive taxable income in the United States. Citizens, permanent residents, or anyone who can provide a W9 and a Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) are eligible.Not currently enrolled in a full-time degree-granting program (high school, college, or university).
What 3ARTS Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 4
- Total given
- $59K
- Median grant
- $11K
- Range
- $5,265–$32K
- By dollars: Rhode Island 54%, Illinois 46%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Providence, RI; Champaign, IL.
Example grants
Alliance Artists Communities · Providence, RI
3Arts Fellowships RESIDENCIES
$32K
University of Ill Foundation · Champaign, IL
Bodies of work grants
$15K
Lookingglass Theatre Company · Chicago, IL
Supporting grant
$6,183
Center for Native Futures · Chicago, IL
General operating grant
$5,265
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Arts
- Visual artists
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