The Chalk It Up Grant Program provides funding for arts education to schools and nonprofit organizations that provide or support youth arts programs.
Donor Name: Chalk It Up
State: California
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/14/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $500
Details:
Chalk It Up Grant Program offers grants to schools and organizations in need of funding for youth arts education programs. Art departments in schools are typically underfunded. Chalk It Up Grants are often used to purchase much needed art supplies and while also allowing teachers and students to explore new mediums. They also fund non-profit youth organizations looking to include an art component to their programming.
Funding Information
Chalk It Up Grant Program funds up to $500 per grant.
Uses of funds
- Funds may not be used to replace funds for the staff or school personnel
- Funds may not be used for celebration supplies, food, or refreshments
- Chalk It Up reserves the right to ask for proof of payment, attendance, or participation for all funded grant proposals
- Funds may only be used for the purposes listed in the grant application.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants are open to organizations based in the Sacramento region currently providing arts education, support, and training for K-12 youth
- Nonprofit or tax-exempt agencies including educational and religious institutions may apply
- Projects must provide participatory learning and creative guidance aimed at developing student’s artistic senses
- Projects may be in any artistic discipline
- Projects must be led by or have significant involvement from experienced artists or arts educators.
Grant Guidelines
Chalk It Up accepts grant applications for the following areas:
- Arts programming including classes, workshops, or training
- Art materials, equipment or tools for classes
- Transportation expenses for arts-related field trips or programs
- Speaker or guest artist fees
- Attendance fees for artistic productions, performances, classes, workshops, museums visits, etc.
For more information, visit Chalk It Up.
