Foundation / Corporation
United Arts Council
01/20/18
03/08/18
Grants ranging from $1,000 to $6,000 to Wake County, North Carolina PreK-12 public, private, and charter schools and PTAs for innovative arts-based educational programs. Applicants must attend a workshop on January 11 or 20. Funding is intended to assist in the development of long-term, innovative, and arts-based educational programs that involve a teaching artist(s) or arts consultant and may involve partners or collaborators. Programs developed must demonstrate strong connections to the Common Core and NC Essential Standards.
Schools may apply for a one-year planning grant. If a planning grant is awarded and the project is successful, the applicant may apply for an implementation grant in the School Project or Youth Arts category, if applicable, in subsequent years. Receiving a planning grant award does not guarantee funding for implementation. United Arts will also consider innovative concepts/projects that contribute to a change in instructional practice, leadership in the arts or an increased emphasis on the arts in the school culture.
Evaluation Criteria:
Applications in the School Planning and Innovation category will be reviewed and scored by a grant peer review panel according to the following criteria:
Project Quality 55%:
- Degree of innovation and/or need for project/concept proposed for development
- Extent to which the project/concept aligns with Common Core and/or NC Essential Standards
- Quality and clarity of project plans and potential for proposed activities to meet project goals
- Evidence of planning among teaching artist(s)/consultant(s), school administrators, teachers and other key participants
- Qualifications, background and expertise of the teaching artist(s)/consultant(s) including demonstrated ability and skills in working in a K-12 educational setting
- Potential of activities to extend (current/future) participants’ knowledge and/or skills in the arts and/or other curriculum areas
Project Management and Impact 35%:
- Administrative capacity, resources, planning and expertise to carry out the project
- Appropriate evaluation strategies that are aligned to project goals
- Efforts to document and share the project as appropriate
- Extent to which the proposed planning activities will assist in making informed decisions about how and if to proceed with implementation
- Engagement/impact on teachers or students
- Efforts to involve a diversity of participants
Compliance 10%:
- Completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of application
- Completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of reports and other requirements
GrantWatch ID#: 138643
Applications must request at least $1,000. Schools may apply for a maximum of $6,000 or up to 50% of their project expenses, whichever is less.
Schools may apply for a one-year planning grant. Funded projects must take place between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019.
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
Click here to register in advance for workshops to rcarlile@unitedarts.org.
Click here to apply online:
https://unitedarts.submittable.com/submit/100799/school-planning-and-innovation-grant-application-2018-19
Direct questions about programming grants to Ragen Carlile at rcarlile@unitedarts.org or (919) 839-1498 x209.
USA: North Carolina: Wake County
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to reduce social inequality and promote solutions to the climate crisis. Eligible programs will address the areas of racial and economic justice, corporate and political accountability; voice, creativity, and culture; and an inclusi
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit charitable organizations to impact public policy in a variety of national and international issues. In previous years, grants have been awarded for general operations and project support to think tanks, national councils, judicial orga
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to protect natural resources on land and water in locations around the world. Funding is intended to ensure that activities to acquire metals, gemstones, and corals for design use do not have an adverse impact on the area of origin.
Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects to protect wildlife and natural habitats. Funding is intended for campaigns to save specific species and ecosystems. Eligible activities include public policy work, litigation, advocacy, and d
Grants to USA and Canada individuals and families with low-income for financial assistance. Types of assistance include financial support to offset emergency expenses or to cover the cost of regular monthly bills. Funding is intended for workers and households that are
Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and agencies for initiatives to benefit families, children, and communities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include equitable communi
Grants to USA federally insured depository institutions for programs that promote economic development in distressed communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Eligible activities include financing and investments
Donations and sponsorships to USA nonprofits that provide programs and services in the areas of arts, PreK-12 education, and literacy. Funding is intended for both organizations with a national focus and organizations that provide local services. For local organizations
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, political and state subdivisions, and public IHES to benefit residents. Funding is intended to support proposals in the following focus areas: education, with an emphasis on STEM education, hunger and housing, and equity and social
In-kind grants of software and training to USA, Canada, and International educators. The purpose of this program is to give teachers access to educational software that will help their students practice and master math facts. Grantees may use the software with one class
