Big Yellow School Bus

Provides grants of up to $500 to support arts learning in schools through in-person arts and culture field trips with Rhode Island arts and culture organizations.

Program Details

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts is a funding organization that offers the Big Yellow School Bus grant program to support arts and cultural programs. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Rhode Island State Council on the Arts through Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. 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. 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 Rhode Island State Council on the Arts or on Rhode Island State Council on the Arts before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: Up to $500. This is a rolling or open-cycle opportunity with no fixed application deadline. 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 Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. 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 Rhode Island State Council on the Arts before applying.

Award details

Award range: Up to $500.

Categories

Arts Culture