Illinois grants for Unrestricted

The Eastside Arts Initiative (EAI) is a grant-making program administered by LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes (LA Plaza). Its core mission is to support arts initiatives and foster collaborations to advance the arts specifically within eastern Los Angeles County. This aligns directly with LA Plaza's broader goal of promoting culture and arts within the community. The EAI aims to play a crucial role in enhancing the arts landscape of Eastern LA County by providing funding for visual, literary, and performance arts programs, while also nurturing local artists and arts organizations to create innovative work. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are individual artists and arts organizations serving communities in Eastern LA County. This includes areas such as Westlake/Rampart/Downtown LA to East L.A., Northeast LA to the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, and the Southeast LA/Gateway communities. The impact goals are centered around filling arts/cultural needs, fostering long-lasting value, and opening pathways to opportunities in the visual and performing arts for these communities and their residents. By supporting local artists and organizations, the EAI seeks to strengthen the artistic infrastructure and provide enriching cultural experiences. Funding priorities for the EAI grants are based on a competitive process, evaluating proposals on several key merits. These include Significance, where the program must address a community arts/cultural need and demonstrate long-lasting value; Distinction/Innovation, emphasizing creative and unique concepts; Approach, requiring well-thought-out implementation and outreach plans; Suitability, ensuring realistic budgets and goals; and EAI Partner, focusing on programs that further the arts in Eastern LA County and create opportunities. These priorities collectively guide the selection of projects that are most likely to achieve the EAI's objectives and generate a positive impact. The EAI expects several measurable outcomes from its grants. Successful programs should demonstrate how they fill an arts/cultural need and have long-lasting value in the community. They should also showcase creative and innovative concepts, along with well-executed implementation and outreach plans. Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000 for individual artists (requiring a fiscal agent) and $10,000 to $25,000 for 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organizations. The total funding available for this cycle is up to $150,000. Expected results include increased participation in the arts, development of innovative creative work, and strengthened arts organizations within the targeted communities. All grants must be utilized within one year of award, with closing reports due two months after program conclusion, ensuring accountability and measurable progress.

This grant provides funding to expand Community Support Team services for individuals in nine counties who are eligible for the Northwest Crisis Care System but currently lack financial support for mental health treatment.

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is accepting applications for its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Bicycle and Pedestrian Education Program, a grant initiative aimed at enhancing safety and promoting active transportation. This program aligns with the broader mission of moveDC, DDOT's strategic plan, which seeks to strengthen the multimodal network for all roadway users and support goals in safety, mobility, and sustainability. The grant, ranging from $500,000 to $1 million over a four-year duration, focuses on providing comprehensive education to reduce injuries and fatalities related to walking and bicycling in the District of Columbia. The target beneficiaries of this program include DC charter school students, adults, families, and children who will benefit from various safety courses and events. The impact goals are multifaceted: to reduce the number of injuries and deaths, promote healthy and active lifestyles that can lower healthcare costs, and further the moveDC objectives of safety, mobility, and sustainability. By addressing critical areas of bicycle and pedestrian safety, the program aims to foster a culture of safe and active transportation within the District. The program's priorities and focuses are clearly defined. These include providing in-school pedestrian and bike safety classes for DC charter schools, establishing a Bike Ambassador program, offering "learn to ride" and bicycle safety courses for adults, families, and children, and organizing pedestrian and bicycle safety events. Furthermore, the initiative emphasizes maintaining a pedestrian and bicycle safety website with a calendar of events and a dashboard for Bike Ambassador activities, providing necessary equipment, and distributing printed educational materials. Expected outcomes and measurable results revolve around increased participation in safety education, a reduction in pedestrian and bicycle-related incidents, and greater adoption of active transportation methods. The program's success will be tracked through metrics such as the number of participants in courses and events, engagement with the safety website, and ultimately, a decline in injury and fatality rates. This continuous commitment reflects DDOT's strategic priority to enhance the safety and functionality of its multimodal network, operating under the theory that comprehensive education and outreach are critical drivers for achieving a safer, healthier, and more sustainable urban environment.

This funding program provides financial support to improve tourism attractions and events in Illinois, helping local economies thrive by increasing visitor engagement.