How much funding does Music & Arts Grant provide?

Music & Arts Grant provides US $300 in funding.

When is the deadline for Music & Arts Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Music & Arts Grant offered?

Music & Arts Grant has 2 deadlines a year: July 15, November 30. The next deadline is expected November 30, 2026.

Music & Arts Grant

California Casualty

Foundation Grants for K-12 Schools Grants for Teachers Music Education Grants Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

US $300

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Next expected: November 30, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines each year: July 15 · November 30

From the program guidelines: “Applications received by July 15 will be notified by November 30.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Eligible applicants, who must be active employees of public K-12 schools and members of specified educator associations, can request grants of $250 for music or arts needs.

Other requirements

The California Casualty Music and Arts Grant program will consider grant requests for public K-12 schools whose music and arts programs are in jeopardy or in great need of funding.
Requests will also be considered for individual classrooms wishing to integrate music and/or arts projects within school curriculum.
This program is available in all states except: AK, HI, MA, MI, NY, WI.Applications must be submitted by an active employee of the public K-12 school for which the grant is being requested.
The applicant must be a current member of the state NEA affiliate or one of our other participating educator associations including:ACSA, CASE, COSA, KASA, NASA, UASSP, UAESP.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: This initiative aims to enhance creative education across the states, excluding AK, HI, MA, MI, NY, and WI.
Not eligible: Awards cannot be used for individual student awards, construction projects, organizations whose primary purpose is fundraising, or other school programs.

Overview

The California Casualty Music & Arts Grant supports K-12 public schools facing budget cuts that threaten their music and arts programs. Eligible applicants, who must be active employees of public K-12 schools and members of specified educator associations, can request grants of $250 for music or arts needs. This initiative aims to enhance creative education across the states, excluding AK, HI, MA, MI, NY, and WI. Applications received by July 15 will be notified by November 30.

NOTE: Applications received by July 15 will be notified of their status by November 30. Applications received after July 15 will be considered for an award during the next program cycle.
The California Casualty Music & Arts Grant was established to provide support for K-12 public schools negatively impacted by reduced budgets.
California Casualty has partnered with education associations for nearly 70 years. We understand the importance of music and arts education for children. As a member of one of our partnering education associations, you can apply for a grant award of $250 for a music or art need at your school.

Eligibility

The California Casualty Music and Arts Grant program will consider grant requests for public K-12 schools whose music and arts programs are in jeopardy or in great need of funding. Requests will also be considered for individual classrooms wishing to integrate music and/or arts projects within school curriculum.This program is available in all states except: AK, HI, MA, MI, NY, WI.Applications must be submitted by an active employee of the public K-12 school for which the grant is being requested. The applicant must be a current member of the state NEA affiliate or one of our other participating educator associations including:ACSA, CASE, COSA, KASA, NASA, UASSP, UAESP. Please advise your Principal of your grant request. Awards must be used to subsidize the music or arts program/class project identified on the grant application.

Ineligibility

Awards cannot be used for individual student awards, construction projects, organizations whose primary purpose is fundraising, or other school programs.