Louisiana grants for Independent school districts

This funding opportunity provides $250 to public schools and local community organizations for creating and expanding school garden projects that promote environmental and nutritional education.

This grant provides funding to Louisiana K-12 schools to enhance music and art education programs, supporting activities that promote cultural heritage and artistic expression within the school environment.

The Education In-School Grant supports music and arts education in the schools by funding music and art instruction that takes place at Louisiana K-12 schools during the regular school day or after school. Donor Name: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation State: Louisiana Parish: All Parishes Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/21/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Schools (public or private) may apply for money to pay for instruments, instrument repair, sheet music, visual art supplies, or other needed materials to support arts instruction as part of the school’s curriculum. The purpose of this grant category is to support Louisiana K-12 schools that offer music and art education programs on school premises during regular school hours, after-school during the summer. Music Media Arts/ Film Visual Arts/ Photography Theatre Spoken Word / Literature/ Creative Writing Culinary Arts Cultural Traditions/ Folk Life Dance Multidisciplinary Funding Information The maximum amount of a grant request is $7,500. Grant Period The proposed activity must occur between September 1, 2024, and August 31, 2025. Uses of Funds  This Grant May Fund: The grant is to pay for instruments, instrument repair, supplies (such as sheet music, visual art supplies or other materials), and other items necessary for music and arts instruction. The grant may be used to pay for the fees of visiting teaching artists or clinicians for programs on school premises. Grant funds may be used to pay for bus transportation for students to participate in the applying school’s arts programs. The grant may be used to pay for after- school or summer instruction for programs that take place on the school’s premises. Eligible Applicants  Only applications from Louisiana K-12 schools that support music or art instruction during the regular school day, in the after school hours, or during the summer at the applying school’s premises will be considered. Nonprofits other than Louisiana K-12 schools, individuals, and commercial organizations are not eligible. For more information, visit NOJHF.