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Overview

5x5 and Teacher Arts Grant (TA)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Fund For The Arts Inc
Last Updated: April 03, 2026

Summary

The 5x5 and Teacher Arts Grant (TA) provides vital support to K-12 teachers and administrators in Kentucky and Indiana, enhancing classroom instruction through arts integration. This funding allows for direct collaboration with arts program providers, enriching students' learning experiences. Eligible applicants include educators from specified counties, with a focus on programs that occur during school hours. The initiative not only funds programming but also covers Field Trip bus expenses, promoting access to the arts.

Overview

NOTE: To request 5×5/TAG for your school, teachers and administrators apply. 5x5 and Teacher Arts Grant (TA) 5×5 and Teacher Arts Grants (TAG) support K-12 teachers and administrators in enhancing classroom instruction throughout the Fund for the Arts service area (Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, and Shelby counties in Kentucky; and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Indiana). 5×5/TAG programs are directly connected to core learning outcomes and complement what students are learning in the classroom. If awarded, your school will work directly with the arts program provider to schedule programming. While a school is awarded the program grant, Fund for the Arts pays arts program providers for awarded programs and pays schools for awarded Field Trip bus funds.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. K-12 teachers and administrators in Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, and Shelby counties in Kentucky; and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Indiana may apply.Funding can only be awarded to programs occurring during school time.

What Fund for the Arts Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
43
Total given
$2.96M
Median grant
$27K
Range
$5,235–$279K
  • By dollars: Kentucky 99%, Indiana 1%. Top recipient cities: Louisville, KY; New Albany, IN; Clarksville, IN.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 9% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • The Louisville Orchestra · Louisville, KY

    Arts in Institutions

    $279K

  • Louisville Metro Parks Community Centers · Louisville, KY

    Arts in Neighborhoods HeARTS

    $272K

  • Speed Art Museum · Louisville, KY

    Arts in Institutions

    $250K

  • Louisville Ballet · Louisville, KY

    Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning

    $250K

  • Actors Theatre of Louisville · Louisville, KY

    Arts in Institutions

    $213K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

teachersk-12-schoolsmusic-educationarts

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