SLCAC Artist-in-the-Classroom Grants

SLCAC Artist-in-the-Classroom Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Salt Lake City Arts Council
Amount: US $3,000
Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

Artist-in-the-Classroom Grant 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. If a school does not have a pre-selected artist we suggest reviewing Utah Division of Arts and Museums Teaching Artist Roster for potential artists to engage.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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; Is 18 years of age or older;

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.