Grant opportunities that fund youth art programs are available nationwide.
According to the National Endowment for the Arts, implementing arts education programs in schools not only gives children the opportunity to learn about culture, but an effective arts program increases their academic levels and social development. A student's art education is a gateway to lifetime of involvement in the arts.
Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth Grant
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) offers Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth grants to schools planning to create or improve an arts program for kindergarten through 12th grade students. The art program, according to the NEA, must be tied to a school curriculum, and it must meet the requirements of state-wide or national education. After-school or summer camps implementing an art program located at the school may also qualify for funding
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20506
202-682-5400
nea.gov/grants/apply/GAP11/LITA.html
Access to Artistic Excellence Grants
Access to Artistic Excellence grants, presented by the NEA, awards funding to nonprofit organizations and schools that expose youth to art appreciation in school or community environments. Examples of short-term projects include art-related workshops, exhibitions and performances from artists and art lectures for youth. Schools or organizations choose the discipline for which to apply, such as visual arts, media arts, theater, dance or design, according to NEA. The deadlines are typically March 11 and August 12 annually.
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20506
202-682-5400
nea.gov/grants/apply/GAP11/VisualartsAAE.html
Target Foundation Art and Culture in Schools Grant
The Target Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and schools that strive to implement art programs to kindergarten to 12th grade children. All funded art projects must be tied to a curriculum, and Art and Culture in Schools grants are typically in the amount of $2,000. Proposals can be found online once the foundation opens registration, and proposals are accepted between March 1 and April 30 each year.
Target Headquarters
Attn: Target Foundation
1000 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 332-1454
sites.target.com/site/en/company/page.jsp?contentId=WCMP04-031819
