Arts Learning Grants

Grant Provider:

Oregon Arts Commission

Sector Eligibility:

Projects may serve K–12 students, but applications must be submitted by an eligible Oregon-based nonprofit organization.

Grade Level Eligibility:

K-12

Funding Amount:

$10,000. The Arts Commission determines awards based on number of applications and available grant funds.

Application Deadline:

June 17, 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

The Arts Learning program supports high-quality arts education projects serving K–12 students in Oregon that foster collaboration between artists and educators and positively impact student learning, skills, or attitudes. Funding priority is given to projects benefiting Title I schools and schools located in rural or economically distressed counties. Applicants must be Oregon-based nonprofit organizations with current IRS 501(c)(3) status, active Oregon nonprofit registration, and a valid UEI from SAM.gov at the time of application. Organizations without independent nonprofit status may request an eligibility waiver. K–12 schools and teachers are encouraged to participate in Arts Learning projects; however, funding applications must be submitted by an eligible Oregon-based nonprofit organization.

Grant Type:

Classroom Materials, Professional Development, Project, Art Education, Classroom Project, Guest Artist, Classroom Materials, Equipment