Equity in Arts Learning Grant
This grant supports projects that bring professional artists into Colorado educational settings to expand arts education access for marginalized youth ages 4–21.
Funder: Colorado Creative Industries
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Letter of Intent) | February 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$25,000 per project; project period up to one year.
Summary: Supports projects that expand arts education access for marginalized Colorado youth by bringing professional artists into educational settings.
Key Information: Grant is only open to Colorado-based nonprofits and PK-12 schools; individual artists must partner with an eligible organization.
Description
This grant supports projects that increase access to arts education for historically marginalized youth in Colorado, ages 4–21. Funded projects bring professional artists or culture bearers into educational settings, such as schools, community centers, libraries, and nonprofit arts sites, with a focus on depth of learning, youth-centered design, community need, and accessibility. The initiative is a collaboration between Colorado Creative Industries, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Denver Arts & Venues, and Think 360 Arts, aiming to dismantle systemic barriers to arts learning and foster long-term community support for arts education.
