Posted on January 15, 2008	print  e-mail
Deadline: Various

MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Invites Applications from Chicago-Area Organizations

The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation have announced the sixth year of their funding program for Chicago-based arts and culture organizations.

The MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation is seeking applications from organizations that have budgets of $500,000 or less and reside in and serve the Chicago metropolitan area (Cook, DuPage, Lake, McHenry, Kane, and Will counties).

The following arts and culture organizations may apply: performing arts; visual and media arts; literary arts; interdisciplinary arts; special projects; museums; and service, policy, or advocacy groups.

Most grants will be in the range of $5,000 to $15,000 each. Generally, the fund will make operating support grants. This is a highly competitive program.

Please note: This fund is not intended for arts education programs. Nor is it intended for professional theater and dance companies with operating budgets of less than $150,000. Those companies should review the guidelines for the Small Theater and Dance Group Funding Project at the Driehaus Foundation's Web site.

The deadline for receipt of proposals from performing arts organizations (music, theater, and dance groups) in 2008 is March 3, 2008. The deadline for receipt of proposals from all other groups (literary arts, visual and media arts, interdisciplinary arts, special projects, museums, as well as service, policy, or advocacy groups) is June 2, 2008.

Visit the Driehaus Foundation Web site to download the Request for Proposal and application.

Contact:
Link to Complete RFP

Primary Subject: Arts and Culture
Geographic Funding Area(s): Illinois

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