Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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.

    How to Apply

    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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolsartsmusic-educationstem-educationliteracyteachers

    Categories

    Browse similar grants by category

    Related Grants

    Similar grants from this funder and related organizations

    Ready to apply for BAEF Grant Program?

    Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.