Arts Learning Projects Grants
The Nebraska Arts Council's Arts Learning Projects Grants fund innovative arts education projects in Nebraska schools and communities that align with established arts education standards.
Funder: Nebraska Arts Council
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Fall deadline) | March 16, 2027 (Spring deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,000–$15,000 per grant; requests over $7,500 require school-based or multi-community projects; 1:1 cash match required.
Summary: Supports Nebraska-based projects that integrate educational arts standards in preK-12 schools or community settings.
Description
The Nebraska Arts Council's Arts Learning Projects Grants are designed to foster arts education across Nebraska by supporting projects with a strong educational emphasis in either preK-12 schools or community settings. Projects must integrate local or national arts education standards, ensuring programming is impactful and aligned with recognized benchmarks. Community-based initiatives must clearly articulate educational learning outcomes, while school-based projects are expected to connect directly to educational standards and may bridge the arts with other academic disciplines. The program prioritizes innovative, standards-based approaches that strengthen the role of the arts in education.
