Arts in Academics Grants
The Arts in Academics Grants fund innovative projects that integrate the arts into core academic subjects for Rhode Island public school students through creative collaborations between artists and educators.
Funder: Rhode Island Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $500–$1,000 per project; generally for one-year projects.
Summary: Supports innovative projects that integrate the arts into core academic subjects for Rhode Island public school children.
Description
The Arts in Academics Grants, endowed by Karel Greenblatt Gertsacov and administered by the Rhode Island Foundation, are designed to support educational projects that creatively integrate the arts into core academic subjects. The program encourages collaborations between artists and educators, aiming to make the arts a dynamic and essential component of academic learning rather than a standalone or passive subject. Projects may include collaborative classroom experiences, academically focused field trips (not for entertainment), and professional development for educators to incorporate arts literacy into other subjects. The emphasis is on innovative, practical, and educationally meritorious approaches that enhance students' academic experience through the arts.
