2026 Saints Grant Application

2026 Grant Application

Applications open February 9 - March 2, 2026 for projects funded from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027

To download a copy of your completed application for offline reading please scroll to the bottom

and use "Print Form" button. There is no possibility for editing or resubmission once you click on the SUBMIT button.

Carefully review our guidelines as you craft your proposals prior to submission.

Contact grants@saintschicago.org with questions.

I have read the 2026 guidelines and F.A.Q. and agree to follow them*

Yes

How did you hear about the Arts Grants from the Saints?

Performing Arts Organization

Please check if this is the First Time this organization has applied for a Saints Grant. (Used for statistical purposes only.)

YesNo

Performing Arts Category*

TheaterDanceMusicOther

Name of Organization*

Organization Mission Statement (50 words or less)*

Project Request

Project Name*

Project will be implemented between June 1, 2026 and May 31, 2027*

Required to proceed with application

Describe your project in detail (300 words or less)*

What communities does this project serve, and how does it increase access to artistic participation, visibility, or engagement for audiences or artists with limited access (e.g., due to financial, geographic, cultural, or physical barriers)? (200 words or less)

Proposed Project Budget Amount*

Funds Requested for Project (up to $7,000)*

Itemized explanation of how you will specifically use Saints grant funds to support your project (50 words or less)*

If the amount requested is only part of the project, then state how the organization intends to obtain the balance needed to complete the project. (100 words or less)

Please upload the complete budget for this project including specifically how requested Saints grant funds will be spent*

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YOUR_ORG_NAME Project Budget

Organization Information

Full Legal Organization Name*

EIN (Employer Identification Number)*

Fiscal Year of Organization (annual accounting period for reporting to the IRS. Example: July 1 - June 30)*

Street Address*

Street Address Line 2

City*

State*

Zip Code*

Organization Phone*

Organization Website*

Organization E-mail*

Contact Person*

Title*

Contact Phone Number*

Contact E-mail Address*

Confirmation EmailThis person will be contacted if grant is awarded.

Artistic Director

Phone Number

E-mail Address

Managing Director

Phone Number

E-mail Address

Please list your organization officers of the Board of Directors

Name

Position

Name

Position

Name

Position

Name

Position

Name

Position

Legal Verification and Financial Reports

Please upload all of the following required documents or your application will not be considered for review. Be sure to refer to the Saints 2026 Application Guidelines for how to name your documents.

Most recent filed IRS Form 990 Organization Exempt from Income Tax (2023 or 2024 preferred)*

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YOUR_ORG_NAME 990

Board-approved last completed fiscal year's financial statement (budget). It must include the original revenue & expense projections AND also provide the final revenue and expense (actuals) - AUDIT REPORTS ALONE DO NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS*

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YOUR_ORG_NAME Complete Year Financial Statement

Board-approved financial statement for your current fiscal year (budget). It must include projected revenue and expense. Also provide any collected revenue and expense (actuals) *

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YOUR_ORG_NAME Current Fiscal Year Financial Statement

Illinois Secretary of State Certificate of Good Standing must be up-to-date (Screenshot is acceptable if it shows status as current) http://www.ilsos.gov/corporatellc/*

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YOUR_ORG_NAME Good Stand

Your confirmation screen is your only receipt of application submission.

To make a copy of your completed form for your institutional records, be sure to click the "Print Form" button to print or save as a pdf BEFORE you submit.