ABC Advancement Grants
Grant Information
Application Deadline
05/16/2023
Purpose
To support ABC Certified Schools in their commitment to making the arts an integral part of the basic curriculum and daily classroom instruction
Who's Eligible
ABC-certified schools and current ABC Advancement grantees
Funding
Up to $15,000 per year
Grant Period
July 1, 2023-May 15, 2024
Matching Requirement
2:1 (grantee:SCAC)
About The ABC Institute
ABC Advancement grantees are part of the larger Arts in Basic Curriculum (ABC) Institute, which is overseen by a steering committee of approximately 50 members including artists, educators, school administrators, representatives of higher education, business leaders, and governmental representatives.
About This Grant
These grants support ABC Certified Schools in their commitment to implementing standards-based arts curricula and to making the arts an integral part of the basic curriculum and daily classroom instruction.
ABC Advancement grants provide support for ongoing comprehensive planning, strategic projects, and implementation of standards-based arts education initiatives, including but not limited to artist residencies. Currently there are 68 ABC Certified Schools in South Carolina, some of which have been ABC schools since the Institute’s inception as the ABC Project.
Beginning with FY22 funding, the ABC Advancement grant application process is designed to align with the rigorous certification/ recertification process that schools complete through the ABC Institute. The primary task grant applicants are asked to complete each year is to collect and provide evidence of progress made toward the strategic plan they designed during the certification process. Schools can then pull directly from this collection of evidence when completing recertification at the end of each three-year certification cycle.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted through our grants portal, which uses the Foundant platform.
New to Foundant? For frequently asked questions, registration instructions, and other helpful information, we highly recommend visiting the Grants Portal FAQ, before you begin working in the system.
PLEASE NOTE: You are urged to consider the Review Criteria (detailed in the “Review Process” section of these guidelines, under “After You Apply”) as you prepare your application materials. These criteria will be used to evaluate your application and determine the funding of your proposal.
New Applicants: Apply
After You Apply
I’m Here to Help!
- If you are seeking advisement, please contact K-12 Coordinator Amanda Noyes (803.734.8675 | anoyes@arts.sc.gov) before submitting an application.
- If you have submitted an application, and/or you have a current grant, please contact the Grants Team (803.734.8695 | grants@arts.sc.gov).
Grants Coaching
We also highly recommend a visit to our Grants Coaching webpage, for
- category-specific information for grant applicants,
- topic sessions, and
- opportunities for one-on-one assistance.
Missed a group call or session? Look for the video link to access a recording of that presentation.