| Mission Statement |
The Capital Grant Program provides matching grants to assist with the acquisition, final-stage design, construction, repair, renovation, rehabilitation, or other capital improvements or deferred maintenance of cultural facilities in Illinois. The goal of this program is to promote the development of cultural facilities that are thoughtfully planned and developed, contribute to the cultural and economic lives of their communities, have a transformative impact on the community, and are supported by significant matching contributions from the private sector. |
| Program Goals and Objectives |
- The Capital Grant Program offers grants for:
• Site or facility acquisition (provided there is a signed Purchase & Sale Agreement and appropriate business planning is in place).
• Repair, rehabilitation, or renovation of existing facilities. This may include (but is not limited to) efforts to improve physical accessibility, fire safety, and other building safety.
• New construction/expansion of existing facilities (provided appropriate business planning is in place).
• Final-stage design of new facilities
• Purchase of major equipment or integrated systems. This may include HVAC systems, sound and light systems, rigging or similar equipment, provided that these are fully integrated elements of a building, structure or site and are fixed in place. Mobile goods or equipment, including moveable seating and display cases, are not eligible for grant reimbursement.
• Any combination of the above.
• New projects that demonstrate a transformative impact on the host community.
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