Summer Arts Education Project Grants
This funding opportunity supports South Carolina nonprofit organizations, colleges, and government units in providing arts education programs for preschool and K-12 students during the summer, enhancing access to quality arts instruction aligned with state educational standards.
The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) has announced its Summer Arts Education Project Grants for the summer of 2025. These grants aim to support arts education programs for preschool (3K-4K) and K-12 students during the summer break, emphasizing both traditional arts education providers and other organizations that incorporate arts to meet educational, developmental, and social needs. The grant period runs from May 1 to August 15, 2025, with applications due by December 16, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET. Eligible applicants include most South Carolina nonprofit organizations (arts and non-arts), colleges and universities, and units of government. Organizations must propose activities that expand student access to arts education, complement or enhance school arts curricula, and align with South Carolina’s educational standards, such as the 2017 College and Career Ready Standards for Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency or the Profile of the Ready Kindergartener for preschool programs. Projects should include quality instruction or experiences in areas such as visual arts, performing arts, media arts, design arts, folk and traditional arts, or creative writing. Funding is available up to $15,000, with a required matching contribution of 1:2 (grantee: SCAC). Grant funds may be used to support project-related costs, but applicants should review specific funding restrictions and guidelines outlined in the application materials. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate a clear plan for enhancing arts education and fostering creative learning environments for students. Applications are accepted via the Foundant platform, accessible through the SCAC Grants Portal. Prospective applicants new to the system are encouraged to review the Grants Portal FAQ for detailed instructions on registration and navigation. Before applying, applicants may preview the application to prepare materials and address any questions about the process. SCAC also offers grants coaching, including category-specific advisement, topic sessions, and opportunities for one-on-one support. The review process will evaluate proposals based on their alignment with grant criteria, such as the program’s potential to expand access, quality of arts instruction, and adherence to state education standards. Applicants awarded grants will be notified of additional requirements, such as reporting and compliance, before the grant period begins. For assistance, applicants may contact Arts Learning Director Kimberly Washburn Motte at (803) 734-8694 or via email at kmotte@arts.sc.gov. For questions about submitted applications or current grants, applicants should reach out to the Grants Team at (803) 734-8695 or grants@arts.sc.gov. Additional resources, including recorded sessions and coaching opportunities, are available on the SCAC Grants Coaching webpage.
Award Range
Not specified - $15,000
Total Program Funding
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Number of Awards
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Matching Requirement
Yes - 1:2 Match Required
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligibility The applicant must be A college or university; OR a unit of state or local government; OR a nonprofit community-based organization (arts or non-arts) currently registered as a charity with the S.C. Secretary of State’s Office Note: Applicants who are exempt from this registration must upload their registration exemption approval. reflecting S.C. as the primary address on all current official organizational documents with federal tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service OR applying through a tax-exempt fiscal agent/receiver organization Note: Applicants who are applying through a fiscal agent/receiver must submit a letter outlining the working relationship and responsibilities of both parties. In accordance with federal government policy, all organizations – including (but not limited to) private schools, public school districts, government entities, and nonprofit organizations – must provide a valid UEI number* to receive an SCAC grant award. *Learn about the Unique Entity ID (UEI) Note: If an applicant organization is using a fiscal agent/receiver, separate UEI numbers must be provided for both the applicant organization and the fiscal agent/receiver. Exceptions to separate UEI numbers are organizations run by a local government or a school district. Applicants who have been awarded a Summer Arts Education Project Grant for two (2) years of funding (Summer 2024 and Summer 2025) are not eligible to apply in the current grant cycle.
Geographic Eligibility
Selected Counties
Application Opens
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Application Closes
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