California Casualty Music and Arts Grant
Funding Amount
$250
Deadline
Expected ~June
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- June 30, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: June
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Educators at public K-12 schools
- Public K-12 schools nationwide
Other requirements
- Choir
- Band
- Dance
- Film
Overview
California Casualty's Music and Arts Grants help pay for art materials, music and other necessities to foster creativity in schools. The program recognizes the importance of music and arts education for children's development and addresses budget cuts that have reduced or eliminated arts education at many schools.
Eligible Programs
- Choir
- Band
- Dance
- Film
- Theater
- Computer arts and graphics
- Any K-12 curriculum that employs art for learning
Eligible Applicants
- Educators at public K-12 schools
- Must be a current member, or referred by a current member, of:
- State NEA affiliates (including Maine Education Association)
- ACSA, CASE, COSA, KASA, NASA, or UASSP
Use of Funds
- Must be used to subsidize music and arts programs or projects in the classroom
- Art materials, music instruments, uniforms, robes, sketchbooks, and other necessary items
Geographic Scope
- Public K-12 schools nationwide
Background
- Pilot program in 2018 helped 50 programs at 46 schools in Kansas, Minnesota and Washington
- Studies show arts education enhances students' brain development, creativity, and classroom involvement
- Arts curriculum reduces disciplinary issues and dropout rates
Contact Information
- Website: www.calcasmusicartsgrant.com
How to Apply
Application Process
- Visit www.calcasmusicartsgrant.com to apply
- Submit application by June 30, 2019 deadline
- Grants awarded in September
- Applicant must be current member or referred by current member of participating educator association
What Maine Education Association actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $20K
- Median grant
- $20K
- By dollars: Maine 100%. Top recipient cities: Caribou, ME.
Example grants
MEA-Retired · Caribou, ME
Operational support
$20K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- K-12 schools
- Arts
- Music education
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