BAEF Grant Program

Burbank Arts & Education Foundation Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Burbank Unified School District (BUSD), Burbank, California

Focus Areas:

• Arts education (visual arts, performing arts, music, dance, theater)
• STEM programs
• Literacy and reading instruction
• Social-emotional learning (SEL)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives
• Student safety and wellness
• Technology integration
• Classroom materials and supplies

Eligibility:

• Schools and programs within Burbank Unified School District
• Teachers and school staff submitting project proposals
• Community-based organizations serving BUSD students

Funding History:

• Foundation has distributed over $1.3 million in 650+ grants since 1982
• 2021 Grant Cycle: $57,244.73 funded (all submitted applications)
• 2022 Grant Cycles (Fall & Spring): $96,186.28 funded (all submitted applications)
• 2023 Grant Cycle: Multiple grants funded

What They Fund:

• Professional development and artist residencies
• Classroom materials and supplies
• Musical instruments and equipment
• Technology and digital tools
• Library books and literacy materials
• Field trips and educational experiences
• Equipment and infrastructure improvements
• Programs for underserved student populations

What They Don't Fund:

• General fundraising campaigns
• Event sponsorships (separate from grant program)

Contact Information:

• Address: 510 South Shelton Street, Burbank, CA 91506
• Phone: (818) 729-5593
• Email: admin@burbankartsanded.org
• Website: burbankartsanded.org

Background:
The Burbank Arts & Education Foundation has a long history of supporting innovation and excellence in schools, with a particular emphasis on arts education, STEM programs, and meeting the needs of Burbank Unified School District students.

Grant Application Process

Submission Process:

• Online application system available on website
• Application portal: "Apply for a Grant!" section at burbankartsanded.org

Grant Cycles:

• Applications accepted on annual basis (Fall and Spring cycles documented)
• Specific deadline dates not provided in available materials

Required Materials:

• Project description and goals
• Explanation of impact on students
• Budget details
• Implementation timeline

Application Information:

• Grant proposals must clearly articulate educational objectives
• Proposals should demonstrate alignment with BUSD priorities and California standards
• Project descriptions should include both immediate and long-term impacts
• Schools and teachers provide detailed rationales for funding requests

Review and Funding:

• All submitted applications have been funded in recent cycles (2021-2023)
• Decisions typically announced in fall/spring

Note: Detailed step-by-step application instructions and specific narrative questions were not provided in the available website content. For complete application details, contact the foundation directly or visit the application portal.