Friends of the Arts Academic Support Grant

Friends of the Arts is an independent volunteer organization which advocates and raises funds for the College of Fine Arts. In addition to funding scholarships, FOA also provides grants to College of Fine Arts students in amounts up to $500 for an individual and up to $1,000 for a group. Grants must be for student-initiated and managed projects and may be used to support:

• College of Fine Arts student creative projects, exhibitions, and performances
• Sponsorship of events that engage College of Fine Arts students, alumni, friends, and community partners
• Educational conference attendance fees, food, and lodging

Grant Application Guidelines

• Applications must be for a planned or in-progress project. FOA does not consider applications for completed projects.
• If applying as a group, requestor must identify the group by name and list the members.

• FOA does not fund:
  • Projects whose purpose or partial purpose is to raise funds for a cause
  • Equipment purchase
  • Transportation to events
• FOA does fund:
  • Purchase of a software license
  • Equipment rental

• Though students may receive a grant more than once, FOA gives priority to first-time grant applicants.
• Because competition for funding is greater later in the academic year, students are encouraged to apply early.
• Students awarded grants should contact Friends of the Arts for help with event publicity.

Grant Application Deadline Dates

Three grant cycles are available for the 2018-2019 academic year. Application deadlines for each cycle are as follows:

• 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2018
• 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2019
• 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2019

How to apply

Apply now for a Friends of the Arts grant.

If you have questions about the application contact FOA@IllinoisState.edu.