Grant Process

The Arts Work Fund makes grants to small arts and cultural organizations that serve the six-county Chicago metropolitan area and have operating revenues of less than $1 million. 

Grants are made to support efforts that strengthen: 

  • Audience development,
  • Improving financial management,
  • Fundraising strategy development,
  • Facility readiness assessment,
  • Business plan development,
  • Succession planning,
  • Strengthening board and volunteer programs,
  • Website design and redesign, and
  • Technology planning.

Grant Documents
AWF Grant Guidelines and Application Process


AWF Budget Form

If you are applying for a grant from the Arts Work Fund, you will also need to download the budget form. 


Grant Process