Illuminate the Arts Grant: Mid-size Nonprofit Arts Organizations

Illuminate the Arts Grant: Mid-size Nonprofit Arts Organizations

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Creative Philadelphia (City of Philadelphia - Office of the Mayor)
Amount: US $5,000 - US $7,000
Last Updated: November 13, 2025

Summary

The Illuminate the Arts Grant (ITAG) aims to support Philadelphia's creative sector, particularly those historically underfunded. With $1.5M available, grants between $5,000 and $7,000 will be awarded to mid-size nonprofit arts organizations with budgets from $100,000 to $500,000. This initiative, established to aid recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, focuses on enhancing public access to the arts and fostering cultural vibrancy in economically marginalized neighborhoods.

Overview

Mission Creative Philadelphia provides creative and economic opportunities for all Philadelphians to thrive through the arts. We advance public access to arts and culture, collaborate with local creative communities, and celebrate the city’s cultural assets, contributing to a safer, cleaner, and greener city. Illuminate the Arts Grant The Illuminate the Arts Grant (ITAG) is designed to strengthen and financially uplift Philadelphia’s creative sector, especially artists and organizations rooted in communities that have been historically underfunded or excluded from traditional sources of arts support. A total of $1.5M will be distributed to individual artists, small and mid-size arts organizations, and small creative enterprises across Philadelphia to recognize and sustain their creative practice, while expanding access to the arts in economically marginalized neighborhoods. Established by Philadelphia City Council in 2021 to aid in the creative sector’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, ITAG continues to invest in Philadelphia’s cultural ecosystem—supporting artists and organizations whose work enhances the city’s vibrancy, resilience, and quality of life. The program is administered by Creative Philadelphia in collaboration with the Illuminate the Arts Grant Advisory Committee, ensuring that funds are distributed efficiently and equitably. The grants will support: Individual Artists; Small Nonprofit Arts Organizations; Mid-size Nonprofit Arts Organizations; and Small Creative Enterprises. Mid-size Nonprofit Arts Organizations Mid-size nonprofit arts organizations with 2024 operating budgets between $100,000-$500,000 can apply for grants ranging from $5,000-$7,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be based in Philadelphia County