This fund is offered by the Idaho State Board of Education to support fine arts, performing arts, and design courses. It was intended to increase access to arts education for learners in rural public schools that otherwise may lack the resources to expand such programs.
*Requirements
•An applicant must be an Idaho rural school district or Idaho rural charter school. Each qualified applicant may submit one application.
•An applicant may request up to $15,000.
•Deadline: June 30, 2023.
*Uses of this fund
An applicant must use this fund for the purchase of equipment, supplies, and curricular materials that support the establishment of arts or improvements to arts. But it may not be used for personnel (人员) or contracted services costs, professional development activities or design courses that are part of the Career and Technical Education curriculum (课程).
*Application Components
An application will cover the following contents:
•General applicant information and approval of the grant application submission by an authorizing official.
•Four Narrative Questions: Population served and need to be addressed; Proposal description; Expected demand; Sustainability plan.
•Budget: A budget form that asks for detailed expenses.
*Process
Applications will be submitted through the online WebGrants. Applications will be reviewed by a group of experts whose recommendations will be sent to the State Board of Education for approval in May. Applicants will be informed of the results in June.
