Arts Grants for Teachers Application 2026-2027

Arts Grants for Teachers Application 2026-2027
The purpose of the Arts Grants for Teachers program is to encourage educators 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, intergrate arts into other academic disciplines or provide support for teachers to become more efficient in the arts.

To learn more about the Art Grant for Teachers program, educators can view the guidelines located on the Arts in Ed Acadiana website. Please note that guidelines for Lafayette Parish and Vermilion Parish are slightly different, so please make sure you are viewing the correct one for you.

If you have any questions about the program, you can contact Education Director, Bree Sargent at bree@acadianacenterforthearts.org. For questions about the application, please contact Community Engagement Director Anna Kojevnikov at community@acadianacenterforthearts.org.

In which parish do you operate?
School Name
School Phone Number
Number of Students in School
Number of Students Involved in Grant
Grade Level of Students Involved in Grant

How many teachers are you working with to apply for this grant?
Primary Teacher Name

First NameLast Name
Primary Teacher Email
example@example.com
Primary Teacher Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Primary Teacher Position/Title
Teacher 2 Name

First NameLast Name
Teacher 2 Email
example@example.com
Teacher 2 Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Teacher 2 Position/Title
Teacher 3 Name

First NameLast Name
Teacher 3 Email
example@example.com
Teacher 3 Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Teacher 3 Position/Title

Project Title
Please provide a brief description of the proposed project

0/500
Will your proposed project culminate in an exhibit or performance at Student Arts Expo? (Only open to projects involving at least three teachers/classes)
Will your proposed project culminate in an exhibit or performance at Student Arts Expo?
Grant Amount Requested
This amount should align with the total on your Budget page and should not exceed the maximum amounts on your Guidelines.
Grant Amount Requested
This amount should align with the total on your Budget page and should not exceed the maximum amounts on your Guidelines.
Grant Amount Requested
This amount should align with the total on your Budget page and should not exceed the maximum amounts on your Guidelines.
Grant Amount Requested
This amount should align with the total on your Budget page and should not exceed the maximum amounts on your Guidelines.
Grant Amount Requested
This amount should align with the total on your Budget page and should not exceed the maximum amounts on your Guidelines.

(WEIGHT 40%) Well-planned and designed proposal. Expertise of the educators and artists involved in the proposed project. Realistic timeframe of proposed project.
Describe the project. Include the process as well as the roles of the educator/s, students, and artist/s (if applicable).

0/2000
What is the project timeline? When will each event/activity within the project take place?

0/2000

(WEIGHT 20%) Importance of proposed project. Impact on teacher practice and student understanding. Connection to curriculum. Artistic merit of proposed project.
Why is this project important? How could it impact teacher practice and student understanding?

0/2000
Does this project tie into a particular area of your curriculum? If so, explain.

0/2000
How is this project artistically creative?

0/2000

(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.
How will this project enhance the arts and cultural lives of the students?

0/2000
What will be the measurable outcomes of this project? What tools will you use to measure the outcomes?

0/2000

(WEIGHT 20%) Appropriate request level and use of stipend funds.

Please input your project expenses in their entirety. When inputting Personnel, please provide their name. In the Cost column, please input numbers only. The Total Project Cost should equal the Requested Grant Amount at the beginning of the application.

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Total Project Cost
Explain, in detail, how the project makes use of the items outlined in the above budget, including supplies and breakdown of artist fees. You may also include any additional contributions and in-kind donations to this project.

0/2000

Principal's Statement of Support: This should be written on school letterhead and signed by the principal.

Sample Text: "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 rewarded 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 benefit of this project is received by the target audience and that this project will be considered an integral part of the education and mission of this school."
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Artist's Statement of Support (if applicable)

Sample Text: "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 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 the artist to assist in the full successful completion of this project as described in the proposal. I will do everything necessary to see the full benefits of this project are received by the target audience."
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Teacher 1/Primary Contact Signature
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