Individual Artist Grants Program (IAP)

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

Published: Aug 7, 2017

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

Source: chicago_contracts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to NEY ALLIEY — $3,500

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About This Opportunity

Services contract awarded by Department OF Cultural Affairs (United States): Individual Artist. culture & heritage. Awarded to NEY ALLIEY (USD 4K, Aug 2017).

This is a services contract in the culture and heritage sector, with a focus on Arts. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 3,500.

Published through Chicago Contracts, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the culture and heritage sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The City of Chicago, through its Department of Cultural Affairs, is seeking applications for its Individual Artist Grants Program (IAP). This initiative aims to support and foster artistic excellence within the city by providing direct financial assistance to individual artists residing in Chicago. The program encompasses a broad spectrum of artistic disciplines, encouraging innovation and creativity across various cultural fields.

This procurement represents a commitment to the vibrant arts community of Chicago, recognizing the crucial role individual artists play in enriching the cultural landscape. The grants are intended to provide essential funding for artists to develop new projects, undertake research, acquire necessary materials, or engage in other activities that advance their artistic practice and contribute to public engagement with the arts.

Typical requirements for such grants often include a demonstrated history of artistic achievement, a clear and compelling project proposal, a detailed budget outlining the intended use of funds, and evidence of residency within the City of Chicago. Applicants are generally expected to present a strong artistic vision and a plan for how the grant will significantly impact their work. The Department of Cultural Affairs will evaluate submissions based on artistic merit, feasibility, and the potential impact on the artist and the wider community. Further details regarding eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and specific funding categories will be made available in the full tender documentation. This opportunity is a vital component of the city's strategy to nurture and sustain its artistic talent.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Chicago Contracts and was originally published on August 7, 2017. Last refreshed 57 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS has issued 2,440 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 2,440 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Culture, Heritage & Tourism, Education & Training, and Media & Communications. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Chicago Contracts. Most recent publication: April 1, 2022.

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NEY ALLIEY was awarded the contract for $3,500. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

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