This grant opportunity is designed to enhance learning environments by integrating arts into K–12 education. The goal is to support projects that bring professional teaching artists into classrooms and school communities to collaborate with educators and students. The intent is to strengthen student engagement, foster creativity, and promote interdisciplinary learning through the arts.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public schools, and arts or education-based entities that are partnering with qualified teaching artists. This opportunity is available to applicants located in a specific U.S. state, with eligibility limited to organizations and schools operating within Vermont. The funding is aimed at projects that reflect strong collaboration between educators and artists, demonstrate thoughtful planning, and align with educational and artistic goals.
Funds may be used for planning and implementing artist residencies, curriculum integration, or classroom workshops. Projects may focus on visual arts, music, theater, dance, digital media, or other creative disciplines. Successful proposals often demonstrate clear learning objectives, cultural relevance, and a commitment to student-centered learning experiences.
Grants may also support program design that includes professional development for educators or school-wide arts integration strategies. Priority is given to proposals that serve underserved populations, rural communities, or schools with limited access to arts programming. Applications that highlight innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and inclusive practices are strongly encouraged.
Funding is awarded through a competitive process and may vary based on the length and scope of the proposed project. Awards are distributed annually, with a defined application window. Grant recipients are expected to document their outcomes and share the impact of their projects with the broader educational and arts communities.
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