Spring Grants

Applications for General Grants (focus on education, health and wellness, and youth), Mirza/Arts & Culture Grants (focus on arts and culture), David and Kay Williams Music Education Grants and Sol Shulman Grants (focus on Jewish education and life) are open in the spring of each year. In 2024, grant applications will be accepted February 1 - 29.

Beginning with the 2024 grant cycles, IPCF is using a new grant application portal. ALL GRANT APPLICANTS will need to create an account the first time they log into the portal and complete the registration process before starting an application. Begin the application process by clicking the button below. Login information from the previous grant application system will not work in the new system. View an applicant video tutorial and read written instructions on using the new portal.

GENERAL GRANTS (EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, YOUTH)

Grants available in the fields of education, health and wellness, and youth

  • Typically, grant periods for General grants run from June 1 of one year to May 31 of the next year (please check your grant agreement for full details); all money must be expended by the May 31 deadline; final reports are due no later than June 30 following the grant cycle
  • 2024 grant applications will be accepted Feb. 1-29, 2024; online grant applications will automatically close at 5 p.m. (Central time)
  • The General Grant Information Sheet has details about grant focus, collaboration and dates/deadlines
  • Applicants are required to use a common budget form; you will be asked to download the form when completing the application
  • Starting with the 2024 grant cycle, grant final reports will be available through the online grant application system; grant final reports from previous years may be downloaded from our Resources page under the Grants tab

IPCF MIRZA/ARTS & CULTURE GRANTS

Grants available in the fields of art, music education, theater education/enrichment, and/or the performing, visual and literary arts

  • Typically, grant periods for Mirza/Arts & Culture grants run from June 1 of one year to May 31 of the next year (please check your grant agreement for full details); all money must be expended by the May 31 deadline; final reports are due no later than June 30 following the grant cycle
  • 2024 grant applications will be accepted Feb. 1-29, 2024; online grant applications will automatically close at 5 p.m. (Central time)
  • The Mirza/Arts & Culture Grant Information Sheet has details about grant focus, collaboration and dates/deadlines
  • Applicants are required to use a common budget form; you will be asked to download the form when completing the application
  • Starting with the 2024 grant cycle, grant final reports will be available through the online grant application system; grant final reports from previous years may be downloaded from our Resources page under the Grants tab

David and Kay Williams Music Education Grants

Grants focus on providing creative music education experiences for all ages and abilities (use the Mirza/Arts & Culture Grant application to apply). Read more about the David and Kay Williams Music Education Endowment and the unique "Selection Criteria" (revised 2023) for the Williams grants

  • Follow all dates/deadlines for Mirza/Arts & Culture grants
  • 2024 grant applications will be accepted Feb. 1-29, 2024; online grant applications will automatically close at 5 p.m. (Central time)

SOL SHULMAN JEWISH EDUCATION AND LIFE GRANTS

Grants available for educational programs and materials, Jewish-themed arts, music, and theater programs, and Jewish cultural enrichment programs in that are open to all. Read more about the Sol Shulman Jewish Education and Life Endowment

  • Typically, grant periods for Shulman grants run from June 1 of one year to May 31 of the next year (please check your grant agreement for full details); all money must be expended by the May 31 deadline; final reports are due no later than June 30 following the grant cycle
  • 2024 grant applications will be accepted Feb. 1-29, 2024; online grant applications will automatically close at 5 p.m. (Central time)
  • The Shulman Grant Information Sheet has details about grant focus, collaboration and dates/deadlines
  • Applicants are required to use a common budget form; you will be asked to download the form when completing the application
  • Starting with the 2024 grant cycle, grant final reports will be available through the online grant application system; grant final reports from previous years may be downloaded from our Resources page under the Grants tab

See criteria common to all grant types and see tips for submitting an effective grant application. To view an application submitted in a previous year, please email Michele Evans, Grants & Communications Director, or call her at 309-662-4477. If you have questions about IPCF's grant process, please contact Michele.