The Arizona Commission on the Arts is pleased to announce the Youth Arts Engagement Grants to support arts learning projects for young people that occur outside of traditional school hours.
Donor Name: Arizona Commission on the Arts
State: Arizona
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/06/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000 to $7,500
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Arts learning projects feature sequential, hands-on learning through the arts to develop artistic skills, processes and creativity. Artistic and/or cultural discipline(s) may include, but are not limited to dance, literary arts, media arts, music, theatre, traditional and folk arts, and visual arts. Arts learning projects include specific objectives, outcomes and methods of evaluation that are well defined and relevant for the learners involved.
Funding Information
- Organizations can request $5,000 to $7,500.
- There is no cash match required for this grant opportunity.
Funding Period
July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
What does it fund?
Youth Arts Engagement Grants support projects that…
- focus on young people, ages 24 and under,
- occur outside of traditional school hours (before/after school and/or during school holidays/breaks), and
- center arts learning practices.
Such projects should also…
- provide opportunities for creative expression in safe and nurturing environments,
- honor youth voices, narratives, and perspectives, and
- utilize the assets of the community being served.
Projects may take place in…
- arts venues,
- community centers,
- school sites, and
- other youth-oriented settings.
Eligible Expenses
Grant funds may be used for any of the following (this list is not comprehensive):
- artist, consultant, and other fees
- administrative costs related to the project
- materials or supplies
- in-state travel costs technology
- documentation
- evaluation
Grant funds cannot be used for any projects, or days of a project, that take place before the start date of the cycle in which they are submitted, and/or after the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2024). If your full project timeline starts before or ends after the funding period, you are still eligible to apply and should articulate the full timeline in your application, but should only request and use grant funds for project activities taking place within the funding period.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants for Youth Arts Engagement Grants include:
- Arizona nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status
- schools/school districts
- units of government
For more information, visit Youth Arts Engagement Grants.