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Arts in the Schools Grants

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Grants to schools for artist residencies or field trips that include educator training and community involvement, juried student art exhibits, and prepackaged theater experiences. Up to $2,500 (field trips, juried exhibits, or prepackaged theater) or $4,000 (residencies). No cash match required.

Photo taken inside of a school setting of an older man playing a guitar with young children standing in front of him playing a small hand instrument. Other children are watching the performance.

Ross Sutter with students during a school arts residency.

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DEADLINES for FY 2022

(July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022)
FY 2022 Grant Calendar

Round I

SMAC Arts in the Schools grant workshop webinar: August 23, 2021, 7:00 to 8:00 pm.
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Application Deadline: October 6, 2021
Panel Review: October 28, 2021
Board Action: November 23, 2021
Earliest project start date: December 1, 2021

Round II

SMAC Arts in the Schools grant workshop webinar: December 15, 2021, 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
Register here.

Application Deadline: January 26, 2022
Panel Review: February 19, 2022
Board Action: February 22, 2022
Earliest project start date: March 1, 2022

MATERIALS for FY 2022

(July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022)

FY 2022 Arts in the Schools Grant Guidelines

FY 2022 General Grant Guidelines (applies to all grant programs)

FY 2021 Application Questions (editable document for draft writing)

FY 2022 Budget Form (also available within the application)
– Excel Form
– PDF Form

FY 2022 Scoring Criteria

FY2022 Final Report Questions (editable document for draft writing)

Video Tutorial for Online Grant System

Grant System Guide for Applicants (PDF)

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