Arts Learning Grants
Funds nonprofit-school partnerships to provide high-quality, sequential arts education for K-12 students in Oregon, prioritizing underserved, rural, and Title 1 schools.
Funder: Business Oregon
Due Dates: May 14, 2025 | June 17, 2026
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per award; requires 1:1 match (cash or in-kind); annual program
Summary: Supports high-quality arts education projects for K-12 students in Oregon, prioritizing underserved, rural, and Title 1 schools through nonprofit-school partnerships.
Key Information: Application must be submitted online by 5:00 pm on the deadline; awards paid after federal fiscal year begins.
Description
This opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in partnership with K-12 educators or schools to deliver high-quality, sequential arts learning experiences for Oregon students. The grant prioritizes projects that benefit Title 1 schools, as well as those in rural or economically distressed counties. Projects must demonstrate a clear arts learning need, be co-created by the nonprofit and school educator, and focus on measurable impacts on student achievement, skills, and attitudes. The program fosters collaboration between artists and educators, with funding intended to increase access to meaningful arts education across the state.
