[Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation](https://www.phsacf.org)

October 10, 2026

Up to $250 per grant; typically one-time awards for K-12 art supplies.

Supports K-12 art teachers in Emmet County or Wolverine, MI with grants for classroom visual art supplies.

Only K-12 teachers in eligible schools may apply; supplies must be used in the current school year.

--- ## Description The Sturgeon River Pottery Fund for Education in the Visual Arts provides small grants to K-12 art teachers in Emmet County or Wolverine, Michigan. Established by Steve and Karen Andrews in 1999, the fund aims to foster creativity and artistic growth among students by supporting classroom visual art projects. Grants are intended for the purchase of art supplies used in projects such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, crafts, photography, or animation. Since its inception, the fund has awarded nearly $27,000 to area schools to enhance visual arts education. --- ## Due Dates - October 10, 2026: Application deadline (applications are due by Friday, October 10th) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum request: $250 per grant application. - Funds must be used for visual art supplies within the current school year. - Grants are one-time awards and are not intended for reimbursement of past expenses. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be K-12 art teachers based at schools in Emmet County, MI or Wolverine, MI. - Projects must serve students in grades K-12 during the current school year. - Preschool projects are not eligible. - Supplies must be for visual arts (e.g., ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, crafts, photography, animation). - Applicants must have full permission and support from their school principal or administrator. --- ## Application Process - Complete the online application, providing: - Teacher and school information - Amount requested (up to $250) - List and estimated cost of art supplies - Description of the proposed project and its educational impact - Confirmation of principal/administrator support - Applications must be submitted before the project begins; no reimbursement for prior purchases. - [Apply online](https://www.phsacf.org/grants/what-we-fund/sturgeon-river-pottery-grants/apply-sturgeon-river-pottery-grant) --- ## Additional Information - The fund does not support preschool art supplies. - For preschool or other funding needs, contact the Community Foundation for alternative opportunities. - Grant decisions are based on the alignment with fund goals and the potential impact on student learning in visual arts. --- ## External Links - [Program information and guidelines](https://www.phsacf.org/grants/what-we-fund/sturgeon-river-pottery-grants) - [Online application form](https://www.phsacf.org/grants/what-we-fund/sturgeon-river-pottery-grants/apply-sturgeon-river-pottery-grant) - [Funder homepage](https://www.phsacf.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [grants@phsacf.org](mailto:grants@phsacf.org?subject=Sturgeon%20River%20Pottery%20grant%20inquiry) | | Phone | 231-348-5820 | | General Contact | [Contact page](https://www.phsacf.org/about/contact) |

Sturgeon River Pottery Fund for Education in the Visual Arts

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