Artist in Residence (AIR) grants provide funding to bring juried teaching artists on the NHSCA roster into classrooms to lead rigorous educational experiences in the arts, both in public schools and nonprofits serving as alternative education sites.
Donor Name: New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA)
State: New Hampshire
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/25/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Visiting teaching artists support deeper learning of arts competencies, STEAM projects, interdisciplinary arts integration, and broadening access to culturally diverse artistic practices. Learning through the arts develops creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration and supports school goals for wellness and social and emotional learning. Grants can be used to fund residencies in all arts disciplines including dance, theatre, media, music, visual arts, craft, and creative writing. NHSCA is committed to sustaining the capacity of teaching artists and supporting their impact on local communities.
Funding Information
Funding requests may be made for $1,000 – $8,000.
Grant Period
July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any public school (pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12), or any nonprofit organization serving as alternative education sites for students with special needs in New Hampshire, that are publicly funded or have 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service and are incorporated in the State of New Hampshire. There is no limit to the number of times a school may apply for AIR funding. However, our goal is that NHSCA grant funding will be a catalyst for districts to independently financially support AIR programs in future budget cycles. Make all programs and facilities accessible to people with disabilities
- Applicants must:
- Make all programs and facilities accessible to people with disabilities
- Have submitted all required reports on past State Arts Council grants.
For more information, visit NHSCA.
