The Arts Education grant provides funding for Tompkins County artist residencies in K-12 public schools, after school programs, or student groups at community organizations.
Donor Name: New York State Council on the Arts
State: New York
County: Tompkins County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/10/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Priorities
- Higher consideration will be given if the project addresses specific non-arts related challenges that the students may have.
- Higher consideration will be given if the project fulfills a cultural need, or unmet need in terms of geography or community engagement, increases access to the arts, or reaches a broad and diverse student body.
- For In-School Programs: Higher Consideration will be given if the project meaningfully aligns with the student’s curriculum.
- For In-School Programs: Higher Consideration will be given if the school’s certified art, music, dance and/or theater teachers participate in the project in addition to a non-art teacher(s).
Funding Information
The maximum request for an Arts Education grant is $5,000.
Uses of Funds
- Artist fees
- Consumable supplies (used during the course of the project)
- Mileage (up to $75 )
- Space rental, printing, or other expenses directly related to the project.
- Staff or school teachers can be paid for hours spent that are not part of their regular salary.
- If an organization is the applicant, some administration expenses can be included.
Eligibility Criteria
- Tompkins County Artists
- Tompkins County Arts Organizations, Municipalities, Cultural Organizations.
For more information, visit NYSCA.
