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Dear Evanston Artists and Arts Organizations,
The Evanston Arts Council is pleased to announce the 2020-2021 Cultural Fund Grant application will re-open and be available on the City of Evanston’s website cityofevanston.org/culturalfund starting Monday, July 27, 2020 through Monday, August 31, 2020. Through this grant program, we look to sustain and advance our community’s arts initiatives, continuing to nurture arts programs and events that benefit all Evanstonians.
Given the impact of the pandemic, there is just one granting category in the Cultural Arts Program this year. The maximum grant request is $3,000, although the actual grant award may be less than that. Community arts organizations are invited to apply, as well as those with 501(c)3 status (for-profit entities, religious entities, and organizations not working with the arts are not eligible). Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) organizations, and projects or programs that serve underserved demographics and communities will be favored. Collaborations that bring the community together are encouraged. Funding is awarded to arts organizations based in or serving Evanston, for operating support, capacity-building, programs or projects. Both 501(c)3 and community arts organizations are invited to apply. Previously submitted applications will not be considered.
There will be two free grant-writing workshops offered specifically for the Cultural Fund Grant Program. All applicants are encouraged to attend the session:
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Wednesday, August 5, 2020, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join via Zoom video
Join via phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 923 0690 4289
Passcode: 296916
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Thursday, August 6, 2020, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Join via Zoom video
Join via phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 991 7823 7629
Passcode: 524644
The Arts Council strongly encourages the development of broader participation by Evanston’s diverse cultural community through collaborative efforts among artists, arts organizations, and the greater community. It is our hope that you will continue to bring us inspired projects that express who you are as artists and arts organizations, because you help make Evanston the dynamic and rich arts community it is.
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