Arts in Schools Grant Program

Arts in Schools Grants are available to visual arts or performing arts teachers in Tempe schools to expand and enhance the arts services provided by school curriculum, programs and clubs. Donor Name: City of Tempe State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/19/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The Community Arts Grants Program supports immersive arts and culture experiences to achieve collective impact and sustained value. Visual Arts or Performing Arts teachers may select one option:  Up to $750 – Specialty equipment or supplies  Up to $2,000 – Residency Up 1,500 for guest artist, clinician, or arts organization Up to $500 for supplies Project Period Project must take place in Tempe between October 15, 2024 – May 29, 2025. Expectations Specialty Equipment or Supplies option: City of Tempe will provide funding directly to the school. School/District will be responsible for purchasing the supplies. Teacher is responsible for completing the final report by May 30, 2025 Residency option: City of Tempe will provide funding directly to the artist/clinician/ organization. Artist/clinician/organization will be reimbursed for supplies purchased. All remaining supplies stay in the classroom. Artist/clinician/organization is responsible for completing the final report. For Visual Arts Teachers: Additional planning support will be provided if you choose an artist from Studio Artists Program. Eligibility Criteria Schools and activities must be located and completed within Tempe’s city limits.  Must be submitted by a visual arts or performing arts teacher within a Fine Arts Program at Tempe Union High School District, Tempe Elementary District, Kyrene School District, Tempe Preparatory Academy or New School for Arts & Academics.  Restrictions; This grant does not fund:  activities that occur outside of the City of Tempe;  an organization or learning institution’s administrative or teacher salaries; compensation paid to immediate relatives of the teacher;  permanent enhancements of infrastructure (i.e. murals or public art);  construction or renovation of facilities; reduction of debt, feasibilities studies;  fundraising, re-granting, scholarship programs or awards;  projects that have already been funded by a 2024-2025 Community Arts Grant. For more information, visit City of Tempe.