Early Childhood Arts Partnership Grants
Forecasted
Early Childhood Arts Partnership Grants support organizations serving preschool-aged children with arts education partnerships that expand arts access, engage families, and strengthen holistic instruction.
Funder: Vermont Arts Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $6,000
Summary: Supports arts education for preschool-aged children through partnerships with arts organizations or teaching artists.
Key Information: Organizations must apply directly; individuals and applicants using fiscal agents are ineligible.
Description
The Vermont Arts Council’s Early Childhood Arts Partnership Grants support arts education for preschool-aged children. Formerly called Head Start Arts Integration Grants, the program prioritizes partnerships among arts organizations, Head Start programs, regional early education collaboratives, and school districts. It supports programming tailored to each learning community that expands access, engages families, and strengthens communication and holistic instruction.
Supported work includes multi-day residencies with teaching artists experienced in early childhood settings, arts-integrated learning aligned with early learning or arts standards, and support for teachers incorporating arts activities during and beyond the grant period. Projects can also create opportunities for teaching artists and classroom teachers to interact, collaborate, and plan together.
