Teaching Art Together Grant

Supports teachers in bringing professional teaching artists into Kentucky classrooms for one- to ten-day (four- to 40-class sessions) teaching artist residencies. Grant covers artist fees at $80 per hour/session (up to $320 per day). Artists must be selected from the Kentucky Arts Council's Teaching Artists Directory. Residencies may focus on specific artistic disciplines or cross-curricular pairings integrated with Kentucky Academic Standards. Maximum two applications per school/organization per fiscal year; maximum 40 days of residencies per artist per fiscal year.

Program Details

Kentucky Arts Council is a funding organization that offers the Teaching Art Together Grant grant program to support arts and cultural programs. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Kentucky Arts Council through Kentucky Arts Council. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include educational institutions and kentucky nonprofit organization with full-time staff providing pre k-12 instruction to minors. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Kentucky Arts Council or on Kentucky Arts Council before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $320 – $3K. The application deadline is September 1, 2026 (45 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports arts and cultural programs. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Kentucky Arts Council. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with Kentucky Arts Council before applying.

Award details

Award range: $320 – $3K. Applications close on September 1, 2026 (45 days remaining).

Categories

Arts Culture