When preparing your budget, you must now allocate at least 30% of your requested funds to support scholarships for Arts Teacher Institutes. Application requirements have also expanded to include an 18-page maximum narrative, two letters of commitment, and a formal needs assessment. Additionally, please note a new eligibility restriction: individual schools are ineligible to apply if their district submits a DAP application.
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.