SVCreates: ArtsEdConnect - Arts Experiences Grant

SVCreates: ArtsEdConnect - Arts Experiences Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Silicon Valley Creates
Amount: Up to US $2,500
Last Updated: August 19, 2025

Summary

ArtsEdConnect is a platform connecting Silicon Valley teachers with local arts education opportunities. In collaboration with the Santa Clara County Office of Education, we provide mini-grants to enable educators to enhance their students' learning experiences through arts. The Arts Experiences Grant supports workshops, artist residencies, and field trips, fostering creativity and engagement in students. Our goal is to increase access to arts education funding for teachers and their students, promoting a rich artistic environment.

Overview

ArtsEdConnect What We Do ArtsEdConnect is a “marketplace” for Silicon Valley teachers to access local arts education opportunities. In partnership with the Santa Clara County Office of Education, we award mini-grants to teachers who are “shopping” for creative opportunities for their students. Who We Serve We serve K-12 private and public school teachers and their students across Silicon Valley and the artists and organizations that we are “match making.” Why It’s Important Research concludes that engagement in arts and creativity sparks a passion for learning, fuels imagination, and builds relevant skills. ArtsEdConnect helps to increase access to arts education and funding for teachers and their students. Arts Experiences Grant Grant funds can be used for classroom workshops delivered by artists, residency with local artists, field trips, museum visits, attending live theater performances or other art experiences. Funding Up to $2,500 per teacher

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only teachers in Santa Clara County public and charter ​schools are eligible to apply.Applicants must have approval from their school principal to apply.Multiple teachers from one school may apply for their own grant.A single teacher may apply for a single grant in their classroom or a group of teachers from the same school may collaborate and apply for a joint grant.You may only apply for one grant.

Ineligibility

San José Unified teachers are not eligible for the grant this year.​No applications for field trips or events outside of Santa Clara County will be accepted.Grant funds cannot be used for the purchase of computer hardware or software.