The Ignite Fund Round 5 Application
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Welcome to The Ignite Fund Round 5 Application!
OVERVIEW The Ignite Fund is a Regional Regranting Program administered by 3Arts and supported by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Ignite Fund offers six $10,000 grants for Chicago-area artists and artist-led collectives to produce and present bold new projects rooted in the visual arts. We prioritize public-facing work that embraces accessibility, fosters community impact and/or participation, and responds to the issues shaping our social climate. In this spirit, The Ignite Fund shines a light on the vibrancy, creativity, and resilience of the Chicago arts ecosystem.
TIMELINE:
- Application Opens: March 11, 2026
- Info Session #1: March 17, 2026, 4–5PM (CT) Register HERE!
- Info Session #2: April 7, 2026, 12–1PM (CT) Register HERE!
- Application Deadline: April 13, 2026, 11:59PM (CT)
- Applicants Notified: June 2026
- Grantee Announcement: November 2026
- Grantee Cycle Ends: November 2027
BEFORE YOU APPLY: Before you apply, check out a few helpful resources on our website!
- Attend an info session! Register HERE!
- Read through our FAQ
- Review our project eligibility and selection process
- Check out our Budget How To Video
QUESTIONS & ACCESSIBILITY: Please contact us at info@ignitefund.org with any questions or accessibility requests.