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Art in Action Scholarship Fund

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Funding Amount

Varies (Full program access + materials + training)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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.

    Contact: Elizabeth Silva at elizabeth@artinaction.org

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

    How to Apply

    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

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    Fields of Work

    artseducationk-12-schoolsmusic-education

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