Arts Council of Anne Arundel County: Arts in Education Grants

The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County is dedicated to enhancing educational experiences through the Arts in Education Grants. These grants support the integration of arts into school curricula for Pre-K to grade 12. Open to public and nonprofit-private schools, the program encourages creativity and cultural enrichment. Schools may apply for up to two grants annually, with a focus on Title I schools. The initiative fosters collaboration among students, teachers, and artists to create vibrant learning environments.

Our mission is to provide leadership, funding, and support that promotes artistic excellence and historic preservation and to advocate for resources and education that expand arts opportunities for all, helping to create an enriched and healthy community.
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County is committed to advancing and modeling equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in all of our programs and services and those of our grantees.
About this Grant Opportunity
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County’s Arts in Education program supports the integration of the arts into educational curricula and has funded programs in Anne Arundel County schools for over a decade. The Auditorium and Residency grants enable schools and PTO/PTA groups to present quality assemblies, performances and residencies for students in dance, history, music, theater, and arts-related or arts-integrated projects.

Eligibility

Arts in Education Grants are open to all public and nonprofit-private accredited Pre-K through grade 12 schools in Anne Arundel County. Schools may apply for up to two grants per year.ACAAC is unable to fully fund most programs, so we recommend that you plan a 1:1 cash match for your project. It is the responsibility of the applicant to secure the additional funding needed through the school, PTA/PTO, or other source. If your school is unable to provide matching funds at a 1:1 cash level, you may request a “Matching Funds Waiver” to either reduce or eliminate the matching funds requirement. Title I Schools may be exempt from the 1:1 cash match.Proposed programming can be either in person or virtual.A single artist or arts organization is eligible to be contracted for up to three Arts is Education Grant programs during the current school year.Funding is limited to residencies or performances by artists listed on the approved artist roster.Approved Artist Rosters include: ACAAC Teaching Artist RosterMaryland State Arts Council (MSAC)Artivate at Levine MusicArts For Learning, MarylandAdditional Information about Artistic ResidenciesResidencies should include a minimum of five workshops of at least 45 minutes held with the same cohort of students. Ideally this group should be class-sized or smaller. Residency grants will also support:Programs involving joint participation of teachers, students, and artists,One orientation meeting with teachers,Textbooks and supplies relating to the program,Artist travel fees.

Ineligibility

This program DOES NOT support: In-service training for teachers; release time for teachers;receptions; evening performances; awards or trophies; performance tickets; transportation for students or staff; venue rental.