[Richland County Foundation](https://www.richlandcountyfoundation.org)

May 1, 2026 (Application deadline) | May 1, 2026 (Final report deadline)

Grant amounts vary; typically supports single-year fine arts projects for Mansfield City School teachers.

Supports Mansfield City School teachers in developing unique fine arts programs leveraging local community arts resources.

Only teachers within Mansfield City Schools are eligible.

--- ## Description The Mansfield City Schools Fine Arts Grants program, administered by the Richland County Foundation, provides funding for Mansfield City School teachers to develop and implement unique fine arts projects. These projects should utilize local resources such as the Mansfield Art Center, Renaissance Performing Arts, or other arts organizations identified by educators. The program aims to foster innovative, engaging fine arts experiences for students by leveraging community partnerships and enriching the local arts ecosystem. --- ## Due Dates - **Application deadline:** May 1, 2026 - **Final report deadline:** May 1, 2026 All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - Grant amounts are not fixed and vary depending on the proposed project. - Awards typically support single-year projects and are designed to cover unique fine arts programming costs for Mansfield City School teachers. - Funding is generally intended for pilot or model projects, leveraging local resources and community partnerships. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be **teachers within Mansfield City Schools**. - Projects must focus on **fine arts** and should make effective use of local arts resources (e.g., Mansfield Art Center, Renaissance Performing Arts, or other educator-identified organizations). - The grant is **not open to individuals outside the Mansfield City Schools system** or to organizations that do not meet the Foundation’s eligibility criteria. - The Foundation does **not** fund: - Sectarian activities, annual drives, debt elimination, or operating expenses - Medical, scientific, or academic research - Individuals (except for scholarships) - Capital improvements not owned or leased by the organization - Projects that are taxpayer-supported or political in nature --- ## Application Process - **Prepare a Project:** Develop a fine arts project or program that benefits Mansfield City Schools students and utilizes local arts resources. - **Confirm Eligibility:** Ensure you are a teacher within Mansfield City Schools and that your project meets the fine arts and local-resource focus. - **Submit Application:** Complete the [Education Grants Application](https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/KWhyO7) via the Foundation’s online grant portal by May 1, 2026. - **Award Notification:** Grant decisions are typically announced in mid-summer. - **Final Report:** Submit a final report via the [grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=richlandcountyfdn) by May 1, 2026. --- ## Additional Information - All grantees must follow the [Richland County Foundation’s publicity guidelines](https://www.richlandcountyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/publicity_guidelines.pdf) regarding logo usage and acknowledgments. - Projects should ideally be innovative, collaborative, and have potential for sustainability or replication. - For questions or to discuss your project idea before applying, contact the Foundation’s Community Investment Officers. --- ## External Links - [Richland County Foundation Grant Opportunities](https://www.richlandcountyfoundation.org/nonprofit-organizations/grant-opportunities/) - [Education Grants Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/KWhyO7) - [Grant Portal Login & Final Report Submission](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=richlandcountyfdn) - [Publicity Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.richlandcountyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/publicity_guidelines.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Office | Email | Phone | Address | |----------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------|-------------------------------------------| | Richland County Foundation | [Contact Form](https://www.richlandcountyfoundation.org/contact) | (419) 525-3020 | 181 South Main Street, Mansfield, OH 44902 | | Siera Marth-May, Community Investment Officer | [smarth@rcfoundation.org](mailto:smarth@rcfoundation.org) | | | | Bobby Rhea, Community Investment Officer | [brhea@rcfoundation.org](mailto:brhea@rcfoundation.org) | | |

Mansfield City Schools Fine Arts Grants

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