Deadline: 16-Mar-22
The Montana Arts Council is pleased to announce an open call for Artists in Schools and Communities (AISC) Grants Program to provide funds in support of a wide range of arts learning projects.
The Montana Arts Council strives to foster access to robust arts learning on behalf of citizens of all ages and abilities.
The Montana Arts Council is the agency of state government established to develop the creative potential of all Montanans, advance education, spur economic vibrancy, and revitalize communities through involvement in the arts. Fifteen individuals appointed by the Governor oversee the Montana Arts Council.
Categories
The AISC Experiences grant program supports arts learning activities in three categories:
- Fees supporting direct engagement with guest artists for a virtual or in-person session that may or may not include hands-on learning
- Purchase of tools, supplies and small equipment to support experimentation with new arts media and methods
- Transportation to support first-hand experiences with art or artists
AISC Experiences is designed to engage learners as audience members, viewers and artists through activities that plant a seed of inspiration, proving both foundational and transformative.
Funding Information
- Requests submitted to AISC Experiences must fall within the range of $250 – $2500.
- FY22 AISC Experiences grants will support activities taking place between February 1, 2022 and November 30, 2022.
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must be one of the following:
- Nonprofit organization with an IRS 501(c)(3) ruling, incorporated in Montana and registered and in good standing with the Montana Secretary of State University or Tribal College arts program with ongoing outreach programs that significantly extend services beyond the campus
- Tribal K-12 school
- Unit of government
- Public educational institution
- Local chapter of a tax-exempt national organization
Requirements
- A Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number (see www.dnb.com) Note: schools do not have a DUNS number and are exempt from this requirement.
- Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Must be formally organized and continuously operating in Montana for a minimum of one year.
Restrictions
- AISC Grants may not be awarded to individuals.
- Organizations are not prevented from submitting to more than one AISC category during the FY22 cycle.
- Applications to more than one AISC Experiences deadline in the same fiscal year is allowed.
For more information, visit https://art.mt.gov/aisc