Arts Grants for Teachers

The Arts Grants for Teachers program is funded by the Lafayette Parish School System and coordinated by Acadiana Center for the Arts.

The purpose of this grant program is to encourage teachers to design and develop artistically creative and innovative projects involving the visual and performing arts.

These projects can help to develop understanding and appreciation of the arts, complement other arts-related activities already implemented in the schools, provide direct student involvement in the arts, develop permanent arts resources, integrate arts into other academic disciplines or provide support for teachers to become more proficient in the arts.

Applications for the 2024-2025 cycle is open through Friday, August 30, 2024 at 4:00pm

Please direct any inquiries to: Anna@AcadianaCenterForTheArts.org

Important Dates:

Applications Open: July 22, 2024

Application Deadline: Friday, August 30, 2024 by 4:00pm via online application

Notification Date: Late September

Funding Cycle: October 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025

Application Assistance:

To discuss your project prior to the application deadline please contact Bree Sargent, Education Director at 337-233-7060 ext. 222, or Bree@AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org to

For any technical assistance with the application, please contact Anna Kojevnikov at Anna@AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org
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GRANT INFORMATION

(from Budget Page)
Please provide a brief description of the project.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

TEACHER INFORMATION

Teacher 1/Primary Contact*
Teacher 2
Required if applying for grant between $750 - $1,500
Teacher 3
Required if applying for grant between $1,500 - $2,000

APPROACH

(WEIGHT 40%) ● Well-planned and designed proposal of the proposed project ● Expertise of the educators and artists involved in the proposed project. ● Realistic timeframe of proposed project.

EDUCATIONAL & ARTISTIC RELEVANCE

(WEIGHT 20%) ● Importance of proposed project. ● Impact on teacher practice and student understanding. ● Connection to curriculum. ● Artistic merit of proposed project.

BUDGET

(Weight 20%) ● Appropriate request level and use of stipend funds ● List your project items, suppliers and costs. You may use any of the following categories: personnel (please name), materials, space/facility/equipment rental, transportation, printing, postage, royalties, and other (please be specific).

RESULTS

(WEIGHT 20%) ● Impact (large or small) this project could have on your students ● Plans for increased access, participation and exposure to the arts for your students

STATEMENT OF SUPPORT

On school letterhead and signed by principal.

Sample: I have studied the preceding grant proposal and believe it is a valuable and appropriate undertaking for this school and the target audience. I affirm that if funds are awarded it is my responsibility as a teacher/ administrator to oversee and assist in the successful completion of this project as described in the proposal. I will do everything necessary to see that the full benefits of this project are received by the target audience and that this project will be considered an integral part of the education and mission of this school.
Max. file size: 128 MB.
(If Applicable) Sample: I have studied the preceding grant proposal and believe it is a valuable and appropriate undertaking for this school and the target audience. I am aware of the importance of my part in the design and development of this grant proposal (includes process and selection of materials). I affirm that the artist’s stipend is prepared in accordance with the Arts in Education policy for artist fees. I affirm that if funds are awarded, it is my responsibility as artist to assist in the full successful completion of this project as described in the proposal. I will do everything necessary to see that the full benefits of this project are received by the target audience.
Max. file size: 128 MB.
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