Action for the Arts will support eligible youth visual and performing arts instructional programs/projects by awarding grants of up to $2,500 and providing musical instruments and equipment with a retail value of up to $2,500. Recipients of Action for the Arts grants and/or musical instruments will be invited to participate in a student performance/exhibit at a House of Blues venue.
The Fall 2011 funding cycle is now open. Applications will be accepted from November 7 through December 7, 2011.
Applicants must be:
1. Public schools and non-profit organizations with current IRS 501(c)(3) designation located in Chicago, Illinois; Cleveland, Ohio; and Clark, Lincoln, or Nye counties in Nevada.
2. Schools/non-profit organizations serving 5th-12th grade students.
3. Schools/non-profit organizations that can demonstrate a minimum of three years of history for program/project for which funding is requested.
Click the links below to download materials for the Fall 2011 funding cycle:
IHOBF Action for the Arts Request Guidelines Fall 2011 (.pdf)
IHOBF Action for the Arts Request Form Fall 2011 (.doc)
IHOBF Action for the Arts Request Form Budget Attachment Fall 2011 (.doc)
IHOBF Action for the Arts Request Form Musical Instrument Attachment Fall 2011 (.doc)