District Arts Support Grants

Grant Information


Purpose
To support school districts committed to implementing standards-based arts curricula and to making the arts an integral part of the basic curriculum and daily classroom instruction


Who's Eligible
Most S.C. school districts with a three-year arts education strategic plan and a part- or full-time district arts coordinator


Funding
Up to $25,000 per year for two (2) years


Matching Requirement
2:1 (grantee:SCAC)

About This Grant

Purpose

This grant supports school districts committed to implementing standards-based arts curricula and making the arts an integral part of the basic curriculum and daily classroom instruction.

Note: For this grant program,

Please Note

Grant guidelines are subject to change until the application opens.

How to Apply

To apply for this grant, you must submit a Letter of Intent to Apply through the grants portal. For questions about this process contact the program director, K-12 Coordinator Amanda Noyes (803.734.8675 | anoyes@arts.sc.gov).

If the program director determines that your intended proposal meets the guideline requirements, you will receive an invitation and instructions for starting your grant application.

If You Are Invited to Apply

There will be an optional Zoom Coaching Call for approved applicants on March 7, 2024, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET.

The SCAC Grants Team and K-12 Coordinator Amanda Noyes will discuss:

  • Grants Portal navigation when accessing, completing, and submitting the grant application
  • Content and information needed for the FY25 District Arts Support grant application
  • Lesson plans, reflection videos, and other required materials

A link to register for this coaching call will be included in an approval email from the Grants Portal (administrator@grantinterface.com). After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.


  • 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 FAQbefore you begin working in the system.

  • As part of your application, you will upload lesson plans and provide links to lesson plan reflection videos and professional development impact videos. We strongly encourage you to prepare these materials, following the instructions provided here, before you visit the grants portal to begin your application.

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.govbefore 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

Missed a group call or session? Look for the video link to access a recording of that presentation.