Ignite Fund Grant

Ignite Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: 3 Arts Inc
Amount: US $10,000
Last Updated: March 17, 2026

Summary

Overview

Ignite Fund 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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).