Funding Amount

Up to $500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Our Journey Micro-Grant Program

Funder: Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) in partnership with Rockford Area Arts Council (RAAC) and Rockford Art Deli

Overview: The Our Journey Micro-Grant Program was designed to benefit artists and art organizations by awarding funding allocations of up to $500 for artistic endeavors throughout the Rockford region. The program was developed as an extension of a partnership with Rockford Art Deli's #HereForGoodRKFD campaign.

Geographic Scope: Winnebago County, Illinois; Rockford region

Eligible Applicants:

  • Local artists

  • Arts organizations

  • Creative individuals and groups
  • Eligible Project Types:

  • Videography projects

  • Music education programs

  • Live performance work

  • Online and distance learning programs

  • Arts-based community projects
  • Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants should be creative

  • Demonstrate love for Winnebago County

  • Celebrate all the community has to offer

  • Projects should support recovery and community resilience
  • Award Amount: Up to $500 per grant

    Funding Source: Initial funding seeded by sales of Rockford-themed masks and t-shirts

    Program History: Launched in early May 2020; first round awarded $2,200 total across five recipients

    Status: Program was active as of June 2020; current status and application availability should be verified on website

    Contact: Visit www.GoRockford.com/OurJourney for more information

    Related Organizations:

  • Rockford Area Arts Council (RAAC): www.artsforeveryone.com

  • RACVB: www.gorockford.com
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Access Application: Visit www.GoRockford.com/OurJourney

    2. Application Rounds: Program operates in multiple rounds with rolling deadlines
    - First round applications received through early May 2020
    - Second round deadline: Friday, July 10 (based on 2020 timeline)

    3. Submission: Complete online application form

    4. Eligibility Criteria:
    - Demonstrate creativity
    - Show love for Winnebago County
    - Celebrate community assets and recovery
    - Artistic or arts-related project focus

    5. Award Details: Up to $500 per grant award

    6. Note: Current application status and deadlines should be confirmed directly with GoRockford at www.gorockford.com

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    artsvisual-artistsmusicperforming-arts

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