Community Arts Access Grant:
Community Arts Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations through funds from the Washington Street Jazz & Blues Festival, which are in turn used to match funds from the Illinois Arts Council. These funds "regrant" community arts activities.

• New projects
• Ongoing arts programming (may be a single event, season or festival)
• Artistic and/or professional personnel
• Promotional and audience development projects

City Arts Awards:
City Arts Grants are awarded to arts and social service organizations utilizing funds from the City of Springfield to assist in the funding of specific arts activities.

• Rosie Richmond Artist Advancement Awards
  Rosie Richmond Grants are awarded to individual artists, enabling them to advance their work and careers through specific projects or programs.

To request a Grant Application: email Penny Wollan-Kriel, Assistant Director, indicating the type of grant for which you wish to apply. All applicants are encouraged to attend a grant application workshop. Workshop dates will be indicated on the application materials.