Visual Arts and Music Mini-Grant

Visual Arts and Music Mini-Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: DuPage Foundation
Amount: US $500 - US $2,500
Last Updated: March 08, 2026

Summary

The Visual Arts and Music Mini-Grant from the JCS Arts, Health & Education Fund aims to enhance cultural engagement in DuPage County, Illinois. This grant supports arts programs that provide long-term benefits to the community. Applications are accepted until the funds are exhausted, with deadlines on March 14, April 30, June 30, August 31, and October 31. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities and government agencies.

Overview

Mission The mission of the JCS Arts, Health & Education Fund of DuPage Foundation (JCS Fund) is to support instrumental music, cultural, health, educational, artistic and other charitable organizations serving the needs of residents of DuPage County, Illinois. The JCS Fund is particularly interested in programs that provide long-term benefits. The JCS Fund has discretion to support charitable organizations serving other communities if it determines that the goals of those organizations are consistent with its charitable interests. Visual Arts and Music Mini-Grant The goals of the JCS Fund Visual Arts and Music Mini-Grant program are to provide arts programs that benefit people in DuPage County and to create excitement and engagement with the arts in the local community. The 2026 application deadlines are February 27, April 24, June 26, August 28, and October 30. Grant applications will be reviewed until the grant funds are exhausted. Requests to support an event must be received by the deadline at least two months prior to the event date:

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Public charities classified as exempt from federal income taxes under 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code DuPage County governmental agenciesAn organization can only receive one JCS Fund Mini-Grant in a calendar year. Receiving a mini-grant does not preclude an organization from applying for a DuPage Foundation Community Impact or Arts DuPage grant.