The Artist-in-the-Classroom Grant provides funding for elementary schools in the Salt Lake City School District to support the placement of professional artists in the classroom during school hours.
Donor Name: Salt Lake City Arts Council
State: Utah
City: Salt Lake
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/07/2023
Size of the Grant: $3,000
Details:
Artist-in-the-Classroom Grant residency program is designed to augment existing arts activities during the school-day and should not be used for after-school programming.
For decades, the Salt Lake City Arts Council has administered the City Arts Grants Program, distributing millions of dollars to countless arts and culture organizations and individual artists. The program is designed to provide financial support for arts programs and projects in Salt Lake City.
Funding Information
They aim to distribute approximately $30,000. Grants will be $3,000 and distributed based on adherence to the Funding Guidance, as well as the Evaluation Criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
- Elementary School Criteria:
- Maintains a physical, brick and mortar, building within the boundaries of Salt Lake City;
- Maintains accreditation with the Salt Lake School District (Including Charter Schools);
- Is prepared to administer the grant during the 2023-2024 academic year.
- Individual Artist OR Arts-Based Nonprofit Organization:
- Is legally able to receive taxable income in the U.S. (e.g. citizen, green card holder, and/or permanent resident who can provide a W9 and SSN or ITIN)
- OR maintains a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization with an EIN;
- Is 18 years of age or older.
Additional Requirements
School’s Responsibility:
- Select the individual artist or arts-based 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization;
- Plan and manage activities during the residency in partnership with the artist;
- Complete and submit all grant documents.
- The principal may authorize another individual (e.g. a parent, teacher, artist, or PTA member) to submit the application, however the final report must be completed by a school administrator/educator or the principal.
- Complete and submit the required letter of agreement from the principal of the school. The template can be found here.
- Ensure the artist has all required district documents to work with students.
For more information, visit SLCAC.
