Posted on January 28, 2013
Deadline: March 1, 2013 (Letters of Intent)

Chicago Community Trust Announces Grants to Promote Artistic Diversity

The Chicago Community Trust seeks proposals from arts organizations and presenting venues for productions and exhibitions in Cook County that showcase and strengthen diversity and increase the availability of art in underserved neighborhoods, and for efforts to broaden participation across all market segments (age, income, ethnicity, disability, and geography) and that promote diverse collaborations leading to artistic innovation.

The trust's Artistic and Cultural Diversity Initiative supports projects that aim to achieve the following outcomes in measurable ways: showcase the talents of culturally specific artists; present or conduct programs in venues located in areas of Cook County that are culturally underserved; present or conduct programs in public venues (such as libraries, parks, community colleges, and public plazas) located in areas of Cook County that are culturally underserved; encourage meaningful involvement by leaders/collaborators from the target community or audience; and ensure affordability and accessibility for the target community or audience. Projects must include an effective means of tracking market penetration and participant response and include well-defined strategies for building on or sustaining the collaboration, cross-promotion, or presence within the target market or community.

Collaborators are encouraged to work together to submit complementary proposals requesting separate grants to support the clearly defined role of each partner. The program is not designed to support the same organization for multiple consecutive years. A total of up to thirty grants of no more than $100,000 will be awarded.

For complete application and eligibility guidelines, visit the Chicago Community Trust's Web site.

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Link to Complete RFP

Primary Subject: Arts and Culture
Geographic Funding Area: National

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