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Art Grants for Children

Many children do not have the opportunity to practice art because of budget cuts in schools across America. Most art grants for children are focused on supporting art programs in schools; there are several such programs in place to help secure funding for art education.

  1. National Endowment for the Arts

    • The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) offers funding for art projects that benefits children via the Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth program. Eligible projects allow students to experience artwork, create their own art and learn about art. Students must also be assessed according to national standards for art education.

      There are two types of projects eligible for NEA grants: school-based projects and community-based projects. Schools must apply in conjunction with another organization, as the NEA does not distribute funds directly to educational institutions. School districts are eligible to apply for this grant.

      As of May 2010, the deadline for the current grant period is June 10, 2010, with funds to be distributed in June 2011. Interested organizations must apply via the grants.gov website. There is no posted information about amount of funding available.

      National Endowment for the Arts
      1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
      Washington, DC 20506-0001
      202-682-5400
      http://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/GAP10/LITA.html

    Paul G. Allen Foundation

    • The Paul G. Allen Foundation provides funding for programs that improve the arts and access to the arts in the Pacific Northwest. Organizations that provide access or art education to children are eligible to apply. This foundation only funds projects in Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska.

      The Allen Foundation funds projects in various areas of arts access at different times; as of May 2010, it is funding projects that help arts organizations improve their financial performance. Art organizations geared towards children may apply for this grant. Grant seekers must submit a letter of inquiry to the foundation; the foundation will respond to letters of interest and ask for more information.

      The Foundation is not currently accepting letters for projects related to art education, but staff involved with this area of funding are available via an email link on the Foundation's website.

      The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
      505 5th Avenue South, Suite 900
      Seattle, WA 98104
      206-342-2030
      http://www.pgafoundations.com/default.aspx

    Massachusetts Cultural Council

    • The Massachusetts Cultural Council offers YouthReach grants to organizations that promote arts and art education among youth. The council offers grants every two years; as of 2010, the next grant period will be in 2012. This grant is offered to organizations that target inner-city youth and offer programs that integrate art, science and humanities education within at-risk communities. Schools are not eligible for this grant. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations located in Massachusetts.

      Applicants may request between $8,000 and $16,000 to be dispersed over two years. Funds may be used for supplies as well as to keep programs in existence. Grant recipients must match funds with cash or in-kind services, such as providing rehearsal space to program participants.

      Interested organizations may apply online for the grant. They also need to provide supporting documentation by regular mail.

      H. Mark Smith
      YouthReach Program Manager
      Massachusetts Cultural Council
      10 St. James Avenue, 3rd Floor
      Boston, MA 02116
      617-727-3668
      http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/programs/youthreach.html

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