About Operational Grants for Art Schools
Two common grants for art schools are project grants and operational grants. Project grants are used to support a specific project, while operational grants allow for more flexibility. When an art school receives operational grants, they are able to use the grants for any general operating expense. Operational grants can help art schools find teachers, buy supplies and renovate the building.
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies Grant
All 50 states of the United States have state art agencies. All agencies offer a selection of grants and services for art schools, artists and non-profits focusing on the arts. The agencies believe that by supporting arts education, they help to foster young imaginations and build creativity. As of summer 2011, the state agencies have already invested more than $105 million in operational grants.
Kennedy Center Alliance for Art Education Grant (KCAAEN)
The KCAAEN is collaboration of statewide non-profit alliances supporting art education in public schools. The KCAAEN grants work to promote art in K-12 schools across from America. Grants are awarded at the state and national level. National level awards honor five schools are honored in which music, visual arts, dance and theater are taught. Local awards are presented to schools that have two or more of the following characteristics: provide an environment which fosters imagination, promotes learning about other cultures, teaches all the arts as a specific discipline and have a need for an art program in their school.
Art and Culture in Schools Grant
This award is granted by Target corporation and gives back 5 percent of it's income to the community by providing grants to non-profits, schools and government offices. Grants are about $2000 and awarded to k-12 schools that bring cultural art experiences to students.
The Arts in Media Grant
The Arts in Media Grant is awarded through the National Endowment of Arts Organization to support the development, production and distribution of media projects about art. Non-profit art schools receive grants to fund art media programs. The grants range from $10,000 to $200,000, depending on the need of the applicant.