Creative Learning Grants for Schools

Administered by Illinois Arts Council · Illinois

BENEFIT

Up to $20K

Deadline type: annual

Eligibility Requirements

1K-12 school districts, public schools, and charter schools eligible
2Support arts and foreign language education in schools
3Emphasis on integration into core curriculum
4Grant period September 2026 - August 2027

Eligible Project Types

EducationArts

STACKING POTENTIAL

Creative Learning Grants for Schools is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN

View the Creative Learning Grants for Schools compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: Illinois Arts Council official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23

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Michigan Historic Preservation Tax Credit

25% credit · Tax Credit

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Michigan Business Development Program

Up to $10M · Direct Grant

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