How much funding does SLCAC Artist-in-the-Classroom Grants provide?

SLCAC Artist-in-the-Classroom Grants provides US $3,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for SLCAC Artist-in-the-Classroom Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for SLCAC Artist-in-the-Classroom Grants?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

SLCAC Artist-in-the-Classroom Grants

Salt Lake City Arts Council

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Funding Amount

US $3,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Maintains accreditation with the Salt Lake School District (Including Charter Schools);
Individual Artist OR Arts-Based Nonprofit Organization:Is legally able to receive taxable income in the U.S.

Geography

(e.g. citizen, green card holder, and/or permanent resident who can provide a W9 and SSN or ITIN)

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Applications for the Artist-in-the-Classroom Grant Program must be submitted and administered by an elementary school faculty or administrator, in close partnership with a pre-selected individual artist OR arts-based nonprofit organization, who meets all of the following Eligibility Criteria at…
Is prepared to administer the grant during the 2025-2026 academic year.
Is 18 years of age or older;

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Funds cannot be expended for the following activities and/or expenses: Expenses incurred outside of the grant timeline.
Not eligible: Activities already underway or completed before the grant timeline;Expenses incurred for the purposes of debt reduction; Sub granting to other artists or organizations.
Not eligible: Employment of an artist or instructor currently employed by the district;Expenses related to administrative or overhead costs;Expenses related to the indirect costs of the school.

Overview

The SLCAC Artist-in-the-Classroom Grants offer essential funding for elementary schools in the Salt Lake City School District to integrate professional artists into the classroom. This grant supports a minimum six-week residency, enhancing arts education during school hours. It encourages collaboration between educators and artists, fostering creativity and artistic expression among students. Schools without a pre-selected artist can access a roster provided by the Utah Division of Arts and Museums for potential candidates.

The Artist-in-the-Classroom Grant provides funding for elementary schools in the Salt Lake City School District to support the placement of professional artists in the classroom during school hours. This residency program is designed to augment existing arts activities during the school-day and should not be used for after-school programming. Residencies should be a minimum of six weeks in length and students should receive at least one session per week with the artist.

Eligibility

Applications for the Artist-in-the-Classroom Grant Program must be submitted and administered by an elementary school faculty or administrator, in close partnership with a pre-selected individual artist OR arts-based nonprofit organization, who meets all of the following Eligibility Criteria at the time of submission:Elementary School Criteria:Maintains a physical, brick and mortar, building within the boundaries of Salt Lake City;
Maintains accreditation with the Salt Lake School District (Including Charter Schools);
Is prepared to administer the grant during the 2025-2026 academic year.Individual Artist OR Arts-Based Nonprofit Organization:Is legally able to receive taxable income in the U.S. (e.g. citizen, green card holder, and/or permanent resident who can provide a W9 and SSN or ITIN)
OR maintains a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an EIN;

Ineligibility

Funds cannot be expended for the following activities and/or expenses: Expenses incurred outside of the grant timelineActivities already underway or completed before the grant timeline;Expenses incurred for the purposes of debt reduction; Sub granting to other artists or organizations. Employment of an artist or instructor currently employed by the district;Expenses related to administrative or overhead costs;Expenses related to the indirect costs of the school.