Artists in Schools Grants support quality, multiday arts experiences in schools with Vermont teaching artists in residence.
Donor Name: Vermont Arts Council
State: Vermont
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/20/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Artists in Schools Grants support schools and eligible non-profit organizations to provide hands-on learning experiences in and through the arts in schools with Vermont teaching artists. Grant funding supports multi-day projects typically between 3-10 days in length that strengthen existing school programs and support students with developing skills in and through the arts. Projects may engage students through educational activities in classrooms, through school-wide projects, or in accessible after-school programs.
Arts and arts-integrated projects provide experiential learning opportunities that offer many benefits including, but not limited to, fostering connections and community within the school; supporting students to nurture targeted proficiencies, skills, or personal goals; and helping students express themselves or document their learning creatively.
Objectives
- The opportunities for students to deeply explore an art form or artwork, engage others through creativity, and/or express themselves creatively
- The strength of the learning objectives and goals for the development and success of all students and/or teachers. This may include objectives aligned with National Core Arts Standards, arts learning targets, or other content areas
- Strong activities may include opportunities for students to:
- express their voice, take on significant responsibility, and/or work independently with support
- inquire, engage, and reflect through the arts and creativity
- build skills in the arts and creativity
Funding Information
Grant amounts are up to $4,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Schools or school districts recognized by, in good standing with, and not on probation with the Vermont Agency of Education. This includes public schools, union schools, independent schools, Career and Technical Education programs, or Adult Education programs serving students in grades preK-12
- Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a documented school/district partnership and a plan for ensuring programs and services are available to students regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity through collaboration
- All organizations applying for funding must have and provide a Unique Entity ID to receive funding. This ID is a 12-character alphanumeric value assigned, managed, and owned by the federal government through SAM.gov. School applicants may consult school or district administrators for their UEI or learn how to get your free UEI here. Contact us with any questions about the UEI.
For more information, visit Vermont Arts Council.
