FREEPORT – The Freeport Art Museum announces the opening of a second grant cycle for Community Art Access grant money.

FAM has been awarded $4,000 through the Illinois Arts Council’s Community Arts Access regranting program. After the museum adds a cash match to the award, the amount available will be near $5,000.

The money is designated to support artists and nonprofit art organizations in Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, and Stephenson counties. All eligible grant proposals are reviewed by a panel representing all five counties.