TRAC Grant Funding Application Information

Two Rivers Arts Council, a regional arts agency, supported from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, along with the National Endowment for the Arts is requesting proposals for the 2025 Regional Arts Partner Program between Oct. 1, 2024 and August 31, 2025. Keep in mind the following:

  • The program must be held within the region shown in pink on the map.

  • All programs must include a public participation component.

  • The grant will be disbursed in two installments: prior to the event and after completion of final report and documentation.

  • Assistance will be provided to those unfamiliar with the grant-writing process. Board members may meet virtually or in person to help with the initial grant and final report.

The purpose of the program is to encourage community organizations and individual artists to use the arts to enhance the area’s economic and cultural well-being. Questions? Contact TRAC at 309-224-5358 or by emailing 4trac13@gmail.com.

 
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Grant recipients must credit the IACA and TRAC in all promotional material and public notices in the following manner:

“This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and the Two Rivers Arts Council.”

Please use the logos linked below:

Please read and follow additional instructions on the IACA website. Alternate logo file types are available.

 
 
 

Please complete the initial query form below prior to submitting your full application:

To receive the full application in a Microsoft Word document in order to fill it out electronically, please complete the above initial query form.

A Printable PDF version of the application is available for download: 2025 RAP Full Application