Arts Learning Projects Grants

Arts Learning Projects Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Nebraska Arts Council
Amount: US $2,000 - US $15,000
Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Summary

The Arts Learning Projects Grants support educational initiatives in preK-12 schools and community settings, emphasizing arts integration with standard curricula. Grants range from $2,000 to $15,000, with requests over $7,500 requiring school-based collaboration or significant community outreach. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Nebraska. Successful projects must align with educational standards and demonstrate community engagement, fostering a rich learning environment through the arts.

Overview

Arts Learning Projects Grants Arts Learning Projects Grants support programs with a strong educational emphasis in preK-12 schools or in community settings. Community-based projects must incorporate educational learning outcomes in the arts. School-based projects must incorporate local or national educational learning standards in the arts and may also be aligned with standards in other disciplines. Art Educational Standards Nebraska State Fine Arts Standards can be found here. National Arts Standards can be found here. Local school district standards vary. Please check directly with school districts about their arts education standards. Funding $2,000 – $15,000 Requests exceeding $7,500 must be school-based, including more than one school, or must involve significant outreach in multiple communities. The applicant must have enough cash to match all of the dollars requested.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nonprofit organizations incorporated in Nebraska that are federally tax-exempt, public agencies and sub-divisions of governmental agencies, including PreK-12 accredited schools are eligible.Organizations and college/university departments may apply for either one Arts Project Grant or one Arts Learning Project Grant per deadline, not both.Organizations receiving Basic Support Grants may apply for an Arts Learning Grant for projects in schools or for outreach initiatives in other communities.Colleges and universities may apply only when significant public participation is planned, with evidence of substantial service beyond the campus community.

Ineligibility

Organizations receiving Annual Programs in Arts Learning (APAL) grants may not apply for ALG grants.