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Arts Curricular Innovation Grants (ACIG) - - 2026-27 Distinguished Arts Program (DAP) is sponsored by South Carolina Department of Education. Office of Assessment and Standards All South Carolina K-12 public schools and school districts are eligible to apply for only one grant type —either an AEP grant or a DAP grant — under the Category: Education.
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Arts Curricular Innovation Grants (ACIG) -- Distinguished Arts Program (DAP) 2026-27 - South Carolina Department of Education - 03/11/2026 6:50 AM Districts & Schools Educators Family & Community Career and Technical Education Early Learning and Literacy / Instructional Supports Special Education Services Virtual SC/Virtual Education District / School Closures Federal Education Programs School District Memoranda School Planning & Building Assessment Quick Links for Teachers Career and Technical Education Student Assessment Information Alternative Certification Programs Applying for Certification CTE Teacher Certification Recruitment and Recognition Initiatives Certification Quick Links Adding Certification Fields Certification Assessments Certification Forms & Transcript Information Critical Need Subjects & Schools Exchange Visitor Teacher Programs Educator Certification Status: Public Lookup Employing Retired Educators Military Spouse Applicants Required Credentials for Educator Assignments Renewing a Professional Certificate Retired Educator Certificate Transferring an Out-of-State Certificate Career and Technical Education Early Learning and Literacy Duplicate High School Diploma GED/TASC Diploma or Transcript Freedom of Information Act Requests (FOIA) Health Education Information Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program Arts Curricular Innovation Grants (ACIG) -- Distinguished Arts Program (DAP) 2026-27 The purpose of the 2026–27 Arts Curricular Innovation Grants (ACIG) is to assist schools and districts in developing and implementing arts initiatives that support quality arts education programs that significantly improve student achievement in the arts.
Distinguished Art Program (DAP) grants provide funds for one-year projects. Successful DAP applications must indicate in the strategic arts plan that the applicant will include all arts forms—dance, music, theatre, and visual arts—over a three-year period of their strategic arts plan.
Office of Assessment and Standards All South Carolina K-12 public schools and school districts are eligible to apply for only one grant type— either an Arts Enhancement Program (AEP) grant or a DAP grant under the ACIG program. The maximum DAP award to a school district is $40,000; the maximum DAP award to a school is $18,000. July 1, 2026, through May 28, 2027 Technical Assistance Session Request for Proposals (DOCX, 1.
37mb - 1/26/26) Budget Summary and Narrative (XLSX, 17. 3kb - 1/26/26) Visual and Performing Arts Office of Assessment and Standards- Arts Curricular Innovation Grants
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: See the South Carolina grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $40,000 per district; up to $18,000 per school. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was April 17, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Arts Curricular Innovation Grants (ACIG) - - 2026-27 Distinguished Arts Program (DAP) is funded by South Carolina Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Arts Curricular Innovation Grants (ACIG) - - 2026-27 Arts Enhancement Program (AEP) is sponsored by South Carolina Department of Education. Office of Assessment and Standards All South Carolina Title I schools, as identified by the SCDE are eligible to apply. See the Request for Proposals - Eligibility section for detailed information. $3 Category: Education.
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