Attention arts organizations! 815CRT is announcing the opening of a final round of Emerging Needs grants. This round is focused on providing operating support for arts organizations which have been impacted by the pandemic. Arts orgs in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties can learn more and access the application at the link below.

Funding for this round of 815CRT- ART grants is provided thanks to the Kjellstrom Family Foundation. Previous grant cycles have been funded by donations from community members and corporate support made to the United Way of Rock River Valley Emerging Needs fund, contributions from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois and Kjellstrom Family Foundation, and distributions from the Illinois COVID-19 Relief Fund. Learn more about 815CRT at http://815crt.org