Arts Curricular Innovation Grants (ACIG) -- Distinguished Arts Program (DAP) 2026-27
Supports SC K-12 public schools and districts in creating comprehensive, innovative arts education programs in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts aligned with state proficiency standards.
Funder: South Carolina Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 for districts; up to $18,000 for individual schools; one-year projects; ~$700,000 total program funding.
Summary: Supports South Carolina K-12 public schools and districts in developing high-quality, comprehensive arts education initiatives across dance, music, theatre, and visual arts.
Key Information: Applicants may apply for only one ACIG grant type (DAP or AEP) per cycle.
Description
The Arts Curricular Innovation Grants (ACIG) Distinguished Arts Program (DAP) supports one-year projects designed to develop and implement comprehensive, high-quality arts education programs in South Carolina public schools and districts. The grant emphasizes significant improvements in student achievement across all four arts disciplines—dance, music, theatre, and visual arts—and requires a strategic arts plan covering these areas over a three-year period. Funded projects must align with the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency Standards and foster innovative curricular practices, teacher professional development, and student assessment.
