Creative Accelerator Fund

Funding: $10,000 taxable award. Who can apply: Individual artists 21+, with an active/sustained practice, established Illinois residents (by Oct 14, 2025); disciplines include crafts, design, dance, digital media, film/video, literature, music, performance, photography, theater, visual arts, folk/traditional arts, community-based arts. Length: One-time award. Not specified. Field: Multidisciplinary (visual, performing, literary, folk/traditional arts). Deadline: October 2026.