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This is a reminder that the Illinois Arts Council's (IAC) FY26 General Operating Support (GOS) with Youth Employment in the Arts (YEA) application deadline is Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 11:59 pm.

General Operating Support (GOS) Grants are available for Illinois non-profit organizations that provide ongoing arts programming. Optional Youth Employment in the Arts (YEA) Grants provide funds to GOS grantees for individuals between the ages of 14 and 22.

If your organization DID receive FY25 GOS funding, complete the RETURNING - General Operating Support—2026 application.

If your organization did NOT receive FY25 GOS funding, complete the NEW General Operating Support—2026 application.

Please review the GOS with YEA page for eligibility requirements and guidelines, which provide full instructions. Pre-recorded webinars, with transcripts, are available to walk you through the application process. The IAC will also host its final GOS "Drop-in" session on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at noon. Links to these and all workshops and webinars can be found on IAC’s Workshops and Webinars page.

For additional information, please contact your Program Director