Project Grants in Education (PGE) provide project-specific support to schools, nonprofit organizations, arts educators, and teaching artists to engage students in rich and meaningful artistic experiences in dedicated learning environments.
Donor Name: Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA)
State: Rhode Island
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Proposed grants must be experiential and focus on the exploration of art and the artistic process. The grant strives to build the capacity of local teaching artists and nonprofit organizations, while offering students high-quality artistic learning experiences. This program prioritizes projects for Pre-K-12 students.
Funding Information
- Up to $7,000 for Organizations
- Up to $5,000 for Individuals.
Grant Period
Funding period supports project occurring between July 1 and June 30.
Eligible Projects
Projects must:
- Consist of a minimum of eight contact hours with the same teaching artist(s) and a distinct group of learners. These contact sessions must occur on separate days.
- Consist of in-depth, sequential, and participatory learning opportunities incorporating one or more art forms.
- Grant notifications will be sent in mid-June (tentative).
- Final report is due on July 31 following the project period.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pre K-12 schools based in Rhode Island (public, public charter, private, alternative, special education schools, career and technical centers).
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit or fiscally sponsored organizations based in Rhode Island.
- Arts educators and teaching artists in partnership with a Rhode Island-based school.
For more information, visit RISCA.
