A Macon County non-profit has grants available for local arts groups who may host different events or who may need funding for various reasons.

The grants available through the Decatur Area Arts Council are how the organization gives back and Executive Director Jerry Johnson says the next round of grants are due February 1.

You can visit deacturarts.org/grants for more information. The program is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Illinois Arts Council Agency, and local donors.

In the past, it has helped the Scovill Zoo renovate a mural near their petting zoo among other local groups.