partners for arts education > Grants

Here are some possiblities for other places to look for grant money for arts-in-education projects, professional development, or other support. Click on the name of the organization to link to the website.

Make sure to check if your school district has an education foundation to support special projects.

Organization	Geographic Area Deadline	Grant info
The Foundation Center	nationwide info source	At the web site, you'll find content designed to educate and inform grantseeking artists and arts nonprofits. Visit often to take advantage of special features and links to web resources.
GE Healthcare	nationwide quarterly - February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1	Arts in education programs must focus on developing student’s life skills and/or support core competencies (such as math, science, reading, writing) to increase testing scores and graduation rates. Priority funding to 501(c)(3), charitable organizations that can demonstrate ongoing sustainability.
Target Field Trip Grants	nationwide November 3, 2009	Education professionals employed by an accredited K-12 public, private or charter school may apply for up to $800 for a field trip that will provide a demonstrable learning experience for students.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Using Music to Teach Mathematics Grants for Grades K–2	nationwide November 13, 2009	Up to $3,000 will be awarded to individual K–2 classroom teachers or small groups of collaborating teachers. Proposals must address the combining of math and music, the plan for improving students’ learning of mathematics, and the anticipated impact on students’ achievement. The applicant must be a current NCTM member or teach in a current K–8 NCTM member school.
The Braitmayer Foundation	nationwide November 15, June 1	Up to $10,000 awarded to tax-exempt organizations for K-12 curricular and school reform initiatives, and preparation of and professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly those which encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in K-12 teaching.
Toyota Tapestry Grants for Science Teachers	nationwide January 18, 2010	Proposals for large (up tp $10,000) or mini-grants (up to $2,500) should demonstrate creativity, involve risk-taking, possess a visionary quality, model a novel way of presenting science, and promote exciting and innovative activities to motivate students in science. Proposals may include multidisciplinary or interdepartmental participation.
Fund for Teachers	nationwide January 29, 2010	Fund for Teachers provides grants of up to $5000 directly to K - 12 teachers, supporting their professional learning as they pursue opportunities around the globe that will have the greatest impact on their practice, their students and their school communities to bring fresh perspective, expertise and broad world knowledge into classrooms.
Mockingbird Foundation, Inc.	nationwide letters of inquiry due February 1, August 1	Mockingbird is particularly interested in projects that encourage and foster creative expression in any musical form, projects that foster self-esteem and free expression, and unconventional forms of instruction.
American Association of School Librarians Innovative Reading Grant	nationwide February 1, 2010	The grant of $2,500 supports planning and implementation of a unique and innovative program for children (grades K-9) that motivates and encourages reading, especially among struggling readers. Applicant must be member of AASL.
National Education Association Foundation Student Achievement Grants	nationwide February 1, June 1, October 15	Grants provide $5,000 to improve the academic achievement of students by engaging in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection.
National Education Association Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants	nationwide February 1, June 1, October 15	Grants provide $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to engage in high-quality professional development and lead their colleagues in professional growth.
Muzak Heart and Soul Foundation Music Matters Grants	nationwide February 5, 2010	Grants focus on educational reform in school music programs and independent music programs. Music education – vocal or instrumental – must be the key component of any music program requesting funds. Public school programs serving a minimum of 70% low-income students OR non-profit programs directly funding music education should apply.
Chamber Music America's Residency Parnership Program	nationwide - February 12, 2010	This program supports live ensemble music in rural, urban, and suburban communities. Dynamic collaborations and non-traditional partnerships among ensembles, presenters, and community-based organizations are encouraged, including workshops, ensemble coaching sessions, lecture/ demonstrations, and/or concerts not part of a regular series. Applicant must be member of CMA.
Gannett Foundation	nationwide - administered locally February 16, 2010 August 17, 2009	Funding available for education and youth development, community problem-solving, environmental conservation and cultural enrichment to nonprofits in communities where Gannett owns a newspaper or TV station (list on website).
ING Financial Services Unsung Heroes Awards	nationwide April 30, 2010	The awards are given to K-12 educators pioneering new teaching methods and techniques that improve learning. Each project is judged on its innovative method, creativity, and ability to positively influence students.
Sparkplug Foundation	nationwide May 21, 2010	Grants of up to $5000 to 501(c)3 organizations to support new projects that deal with "the whole student" and with learning as a community activity, especially for critical and investigative thinking and projects that address class disparities in education.
Brown Rudnick Charitable Foundation Community Grants	New York City (and 4 other cities) monthly	The applicant must be a “front line educational worker,” the recipient a non-profit organization. Grants up to $2000 fund a specific, one-time education-related need or idea which promises to improve inner-city education within one year.
Charles Lafitte Foundation	nationwide ongoing	The Foundation provides support for innovative programs aimed at (among other areas) creating access to education of the arts, supporting at-risk children from pre-school to college and providing learning enhancement. No standard application form - a brief letter of inquiry is an advisable first step.
Toshiba America Foundation	nationwide < $5000 - ongoing >$5000 - 7-12 - Aug. 3, 2009 K-6 - October 1	Funding from under $2,000 to $50,000 to support innovative projects designed by math and science teachers grades K-12 to make their own classrooms more exciting and successful for students.
Airborne Teacher Trust Fund	selected states nationwide ongoing	Grants funds to public and private elementary and middle school teachers and their schools to help implement innovative programs in music and art.
Prudential Foundation	nationwide ongoing	Focus is on youth development to build skills and competencies needed for young people to be productive citizens. It includes expanding arts education opportunities, and supporting effective out-of-school-time programs for young people
William T. Grant Foundation	CT, NJ, and NY ongoing	Youth Service Grants support local programs for young people that actively engage them and enable them to reach their full potential.
The Coming Up Taller Awards	nationwide January 30, 2009	The Awards recognize and reward outstanding after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth.
Motorola Innovation Generation Grants	several states (including NY) February 15, 2009	Grants of up to $100,000 to engage K-12 students and teachers in innovation, science, technology, engineering, and math. Priority to programs that use innovative, hands-on activities; teach innovation and creative problem-solving skills; focus on girls and underrepresented minorities; demonstrate measurable outcomes; engage Motorola employees as volunteers; and are less than two years old.
Jordan Fundamentals Innovation Grants	nationwide March 30 , 2009	Grants averaging $2500 awarded to individual teachers to develop and implement an educational approach that supports improved student academic achievement and/or social/ emotional/behavioral interventions through student engagement, student teacher relationships, and/or building the capacity of teachers. At least 50% of the school's student population must be eligible for the free or reduced school lunch program.
PTA Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grant	nationwide May 1, 2009	Matching grants of up to $1,000 are awarded to local PTAs for student-centered programs focused on arts education. Special consideration is given to programs that reach large numbers of students, especially students who are at risk. Local PTAs must submit applications.
MetLife Partners in Arts Education Program	selected cities nationwide May 23, 2009	National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts supports arts learning in K–12 Public Schools in NYC by supporting exemplary partnerships with CSA's through grantmaking (up to $20,000) and training.
Target	nationwide/local May 31, 2009	Programs that bring the arts to schools or children to the arts are of particular interest to us, i.e., artist residencies, workshops in schools. Each Target store is authorized to make grants within its community.
History Channel's Save Our History Grant	nationwide June 5, 2009	Grants of up to $10,000 to 501(c)(3) history organizations (museums, historical societies, preservation organizations, etc.) that partner with a local school or youth group for community preservation projects that engage students in learning about, documenting and preserving the history of their communities.
NAMM Foundation Program Grants	nationwide Letter of Inquiry due September 10, 2009	Grants of up to $40,000 to non-profit public service organizations for innovative music education and hands-on music-making programs that serve new audiences with new protocols, including music integration and after-school programs.
Kids in Need Foundation Teacher Grants	nationwide September 30, 2009	Awards from $100 to $500 are used to finance creative K - 12 classroom projects that make creative use of common teaching aids, approach curriculum from an imaginative angle, or tie nontraditional concepts together for the purpose of illustrating commonalities.
American Immigration Council	nationwide June 1, 2009 October 30, 2009	Grants of $100 to $500 to fund K-12 grade-level projects that provide education about immigrants/immigration. The program emphasizes community outreach and partnerships with community-based organizations.