District Arts Support Grants
District Arts Support Grants support South Carolina school districts with arts curricula, teacher learning, and classroom activities to make the arts integral to daily instruction.
Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission
Due Dates: December 17, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | February 25, 2027 (Invited full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per year for two years; 2:1 district cash match; reimbursement only
Summary: Supports South Carolina school districts implementing standards-based arts curricula and integrating the arts into daily classroom instruction.
Key Information: Districts need a board-approved three-year arts education strategic plan and an arts coordinator working at least part-time exclusively at district level.
Description
The South Carolina Arts Commission’s District Arts Support Grants help school districts make the arts integral to the basic curriculum and daily classroom instruction. The program supports creative writing, dance, music, theatre, media arts, and visual art, using South Carolina’s 2026 College and Career Ready Standards for Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency.
All funded activities must be rooted in the district’s Arts Education Strategic Plan. Support covers professional development, consultancies, comprehensive arts education planning, subgrants to arts teachers, classroom supplies and equipment, residencies, teaching artists, performances, field trips, and district-wide arts showcases and competitions. Priority goes to districts with limited or no FY26 ABC grant-funded schools, with additional consideration for districts located in or serving SCAC Opportunity Initiative Counties.
