Arts Curricular Innovation Grants (ACIG) - 2026-27 Arts Enhancement Program (AEP)
This grant supports South Carolina Title I schools in creating and expanding innovative, standards-aligned arts education programs in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts during the regular school day.
Funder: South Carolina Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (fiscal report) | April 2027 (full application) | February 2027 (fiscal report) | May 2027 (fiscal report) | June 2027 (final fiscal & evaluation reports)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per grant; approx. $350,000 total available; project period July 1, 2026–May 28, 2027.
Summary: Supports South Carolina Title I schools in developing and expanding quality arts education programs in dance, music, theatre, and visual art.
Key Information: Only one application per school (AEP or DAP); South Carolina Title I schools only.
Description
The Arts Curricular Innovation Grants (ACIG) – Arts Enhancement Program (AEP) provides funding to South Carolina Title I schools to develop and implement innovative arts initiatives that enhance the quality of arts education and improve student achievement. Grants support the development and expansion of school arts programs across dance, music, theatre, and visual arts, with flexibility to focus on one or more disciplines. Funded projects must align with the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency Standards (2026), and all activities must occur during the regular school day. The program is administered by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and is part of the state’s Education Improvement Act.
