First Year Teacher Grants

Grant Provider:

Texas Cultural Trust (Arts Access program)

Sector Eligibility:

Public (Title I campuses)

Grade Level Eligibility:

K–12

Funding Amount:

$1,500

Application Deadline:

July 1 – August 15 annually

Eligibility Criteria:

-First-year full‑time TEA‑certified arts teacher-Employed at a Title I, rural, or low-arts-access public schools

Grant Type:

Professional Development, Project, Art Education, Classroom Project, Guest Artist, Field Trip, Classroom Materials

Renewability:

No

Geographic Scope:

Texas Title I public schools

Matching Funds Required:

No