District Arts Support Grants
Forecasted
District Arts Support Grants help South Carolina school districts fund arts planning, educator development, classroom resources, and arts experiences to make standards-based arts education part of daily instruction.
Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Letter of Intent) | February 2027 (Invited full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per year for two years; 2:1 district cash match
Summary: Supports South Carolina school districts in making standards-based arts education part of daily instruction.
Key Information: Districts need a board-approved three-year arts education strategic plan and a district-level arts coordinator.
Description
The South Carolina Arts Commission’s District Arts Support Grants help school districts implement standards-based arts curricula and make the arts integral to the basic curriculum and daily classroom instruction. Activities must be rooted in the district’s arts education strategic plan and address creative writing, dance, music, theatre, media arts, and visual art.
Supported activities include arts education planning, consultancies, educator professional development, subgrants to arts teachers, and classroom supplies, materials, and equipment. Districts may also fund teaching-artist residencies, performances, field trips, and district-wide arts showcases and competitions.
