Art in Action Scholarship Fund

Purpose: Provide free Art in Action programs and supplies to K-8 schools that lack resources for art education.

Geographic Scope: United States (currently serving 40 schools across 19 states)

What They Fund:

• Complete K-8 visual arts curriculum access
• All art materials needed to teach 12 complete lessons
• Educator training (in-person or via webinar) for all teaching team members
• Year-round teaching support
• Help developing sustainable art programs

Eligibility Requirements:

• K-8 schools not already using the Art in Action program
• School must be designated Title I OR able to demonstrate financial need
• Letter of commitment to teach the program during the award year, signed by applicant and principal

What They Don't Fund:

• Schools already using Art in Action curriculum
• Schools unable to demonstrate need

Requirements for Awardees:

• Provide names of teacher, parent, or volunteer who will teach in each classroom
• Demonstrate lessons have been taught through surveys, feedback, and reports
• Complete mid-term survey
• Complete final report
• Provide photos and testimonials

Background: Since 2016, the Scholarship Fund has provided programs and supplies to 116 classrooms in 40 schools across 19 states.

Organization: Art in Action is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID: 94-3342383)

Scholarship Fund Application Process

Steps to Apply:

1. Contact Elizabeth Silva at elizabeth@artinaction.org for application details
2. Complete application with required information
3. Obtain letter of commitment signed by applicant and principal
4. Submit application during open application cycle

Required Materials:

• Application form
• Names of teacher, parent, or volunteer who will teach in each classroom
• Letter of commitment from applicant and school principal
• Documentation of Title I designation OR demonstration of financial need

Note: Application cycle is described as "now open" on the website