Teacher Initiated Project (TIP) Grant
The TIP Grant funds Utah K-12 educators for 16 hours of one-on-one study with a professional teaching artist to support their personal artistic growth in any discipline.
Funder: Utah Division of Arts & Museums
Due Dates: Ongoing (applications reviewed quarterly; must complete project within state fiscal year, July 1–June 30)
Funding Amounts: $500 per award, paid directly to the teaching artist for 16 hours of instruction
Summary: Supports Utah K-12 educators’ personal artistic growth through one-on-one study with a professional teaching artist in any discipline.
Key Information: Only one TIP grant per educator per fiscal year; funds go directly to artist, not for classroom use.
Description
The Teacher Initiated Project (TIP) Grant is designed to support the personal artistic development of individual K-12 educators employed in Utah schools. The grant funds one-on-one study with a professional teaching artist chosen by the applicant, allowing educators to explore any artistic discipline regardless of prior experience. The focus is on personal enrichment, not classroom instruction or professional development for teaching. The grant covers 16 hours of personalized instruction, with payment made directly to the teaching artist.
