GRANTRADAR/Grant Programs/Youth Employment in the Arts Grant
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Youth Employment in the Arts Grant

Administered by Illinois Arts Council · Illinois

BENEFIT
Up to $5K
Deadline type: annual

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Available only to General Operating Support recipients
  • 2Support youth employment ages 14-22
  • 3Funds for up to 4 youth employees
  • 4Administrative or artistic duties

Eligible Project Types

ArtsNonprofit
STACKING POTENTIAL

Youth Employment in the Arts Grant 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 Youth Employment in the Arts Grant 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