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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.

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DEADLINES for FY 2021 (as of May 27, 2020)

(July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021)

Round I

SMAC Arts in the Schools grant workshop webinar: September 3, 2020, 5:30-6:30 pm. Register here.

Application Deadline: October 14, 2020
Panel Review: November 7, 2020
Board Action: November 24, 2020
Earliest project start date: December 1, 2020

Round II

SMAC Arts in the Schools grant workshop webinar: December 15, 2020, 5:30-6:30 pm. Register here.

Application Deadline: January 27, 2021
Panel Review: February 20, 2021
Board Action: February 23, 2021
Earliest project start date: March 1, 2021

MATERIALS for FY 2021

(July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021)

FY 2021 Arts in the Schools Grant Guidelines (updated 6/11/20)

FY 2021 General Grant Guidelines (applies to all grant programs)

FY 2021 Application Questions (editable document for draft writing)

FY 2021 Budget Forms (also available within the application)
Budget for residencies, field trips, & juried exhibits
Budget for pre-packaged theater experiences

FY 2021 Scoring Criteria

FY2021 Final Report Questions (editable document for draft writing)

Video Tutorial for Online Grant System

Grant System Guide for Applicants (PDF)

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