Spring Grants

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
2026 grant applications will be accepted Feb. 1-27, 2026; online grant applications will automatically close at 5 p.m. (Central time)
The 2026 General Grant Information Sheet has details about grant focus, collaboration and dates/deadlines
The 2026 General Grant Application PDF has details about the online application, including questions and character limits for each question to help in preparing your application
Applicants are required to use a common budget form; you will be asked to download the blank form when completing the application and must upload the completed form to the application

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
2026 grant applications will be accepted Feb. 1-27, 2026; online grant applications will automatically close at 5 p.m. (Central time)
The 2026 Mirza/Arts & Culture Grant Information Sheet has details about grant focus, collaboration and dates/deadlines
The 2026 Mirza/Arts & Culture Grant Application PDF has details about the online application, including questions and character limits for each question to help in preparing your application
Applicants are required to use a common budget form; you will be asked to download the blank form when completing the application and must upload the completed form to the application

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" for the Williams grants

Follow all dates/deadlines for Mirza/Arts & Culture grants
2026 grant applications will be accepted Feb. 1-27, 2026; online grant applications will automatically close at 5 p.m. (Central time)

Grants available for projects and programs that focus on civic engagement.

The application period for the 2026 Redbird Impact Philanthropy Leaders (RIPL) grants will open Feb. 1, 2026, and close on Feb. 27, 2026, at 5 p.m. (Central time)
Typically, grant periods for spring 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
The 2026 Redbird Impact Philanthropy Leaders (RIPL) Grant Information Sheet has details about grant focus and dates/deadlines
The 2026 Redbird Impact Philanthropy Leaders (RIPL) Grant Application PDF has details about the online application, including questions and character limits for each question to help in preparing your application
Applicants are required to use a common budget form; you will be asked to download the blank form when completing the application and must upload the completed form to the application

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
2026 grant applications will be accepted Feb. 1-27, 2026; online grant applications will automatically close at 5 p.m. (Central time)
The 2026 Shulman Grant Information Sheet has details about grant focus, collaboration and dates/deadlines
The 2026 Shulman Grant Application PDF has details about the online application, including questions and character limits for each question to help in preparing your application
Applicants are required to use a common budget form; you will be asked to download the blank form when completing the application and must upload the completed form to the application

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.