Essential Arts Education Grants

Essential Arts Education Grants is sponsored by Oklahoma Arts Council. Supports hands-on, sequential arts learning with teaching artists during school hours to expand arts access to more Oklahoma students.

Grants from the Oklahoma Arts Council help students harness and develop their creativity and strengthen their education. Arts education gives students the tools they need to compete in a global and creative workforce. Grants for arts education in schools are listed below:</p>\n<p>A range of grant programs is available to meet the needs of schools across the state.

Each program has its own eligibility requirements, deadlines, and funding criteria. Applicants should review program guidelines carefully to ensure their school qualifies and understands the application process. </p>\n<p>Before applying, schools must create a user profile in the <a href=\"https://okarts.

fluxx. io/user_sessions/new\"><u>Oklahoma Arts Council grant portal</u></a>. Applications can only be submitted after eligibility is verified by the Oklahoma Arts Council.

It is recommended that profiles be created or updated well in advance of any deadlines. </p>\n<p>Explore current grant opportunities below to find the program that best fits your school's programming. </p>\n"}}" id="text-bca29a09da" class="cmp-text"> Grants from the Oklahoma Arts Council help students harness and develop their creativity and strengthen their education.

Arts education gives students the tools they need to compete in a global and creative workforce. Grants for arts education in schools are listed below: A range of grant programs is available to meet the needs of schools across the state. Each program has its own eligibility requirements, deadlines, and funding criteria.

Applicants should review program guidelines carefully to ensure their school qualifies and understands the application process. Before applying, schools must create a user profile in the Oklahoma Arts Council grant portal . Applications can only be submitted after eligibility is verified by the Oklahoma Arts Council.

It is recommended that profiles be created or updated well in advance of any deadlines. Explore current grant opportunities below to find the program that best fits your school's programming.

Essential Arts Education Grants for Schools <b>Project Activity Dates <br>\n </b>July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 (Grant Period FY2027) </p>\n<p><b>Grant Amount <br>\n </b>Up to $5,000</p>\n<p><b>Application Deadlines<br>\n </b>60 days before your project begins. </p>\n"}}" id="text-cbd5fad108" class="cmp-text"> July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 (Grant Period FY2027) 60 days before your project begins.

Expanded Arts Education Grants for Schools <b>Project Activity Dates <br>\n </b>July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 (Grant Period FY2027)</p>\n<p><b>Grant Amount <br>\n </b>Up to $2,500</p>\n<p><b>Application Deadlines<br>\n </b>60 days before your project begins. </p>\n"}}" id="text-8f033a4ac3" class="cmp-text"> July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 (Grant Period FY2027) 60 days before your project begins.

Classroom Supply Grants for Visual and Performing Arts <b>Project Activity Dates</b> <br>\r\nJuly 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027 (Grant Period FY2027)</p>\r\n<p><b>Grant Amount</b> <br>\r\nUp to $500 per school</p>\r\n<p><b>Application Deadlines</b><br>\r\nSeptember 15, 2026</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-96105de692" class="cmp-text"> July 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027 (Grant Period FY2027) Arts in Alternative Education Grants <b>Project Activity Dates <br>\n </b>July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 (Grant Period FY2027) </p>\n<p><b>Grant Amount <br>\n </b>Up to $5,000</p>\n<p><b>Application Deadlines<br>\n </b>60 days before your project begins.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-fe28b204bb" class="cmp-text"> July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 (Grant Period FY2027) 60 days before your project begins. Capitol Art Field Trip Grants <b>Project Activity Dates</b><br>\r\nApplications are currently being accepted for tours scheduled September 1, 2026, through May 30, 2027.

In addition to submitting a grant application, schools must <a href=\"/content/sok-wcm/en/arts/visit-the-oklahoma-state-capitol/tours-request. html\" title=\"Request a Tour\">complete this form to request a guided tour</a>. </p>\r\n<p><b>Grant Amount </b><br>\r\nUp to $1,100 per field trip.

Each school site may apply for one Capitol Art Field Trip Grants per school year. </p>\r\n<p><b>Application Deadline<br>\r\n</b>30 days before the scheduled field trip date</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-45eff8abb0" class="cmp-text"> Applications are currently being accepted for tours scheduled September 1, 2026, through May 30, 2027. In addition to submitting a grant application, schools must complete this form to request a guided tour .

Up to $1,100 per field trip. Each school site may apply for one Capitol Art Field Trip Grants per school year.

30 days before the scheduled field trip date Oklahoma Poetry Out Loud Partnership Grant <b>Project Activity Dates</b><br>\r\nJuly 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 (Grant Period FY2027)<br>\r\n</p>\r\n<p><b>Grant Amount</b><br>\r\nUp to $20,000 per organization <i>(contingent on funding support from the National Endowment for the Arts)</i></p>\r\n<p><b>Application Period</b><br>\r\nApril 1 – May 1, 2026, at 5:00 p. m.

Central Time (closed)</p>\r\n<p><b>Match/Cost Share Requirement</b><br>\r\nNo match is required</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-ba87b7eed7" class="cmp-text"> July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 (Grant Period FY2027) Up to $20,000 per organization (contingent on funding support from the National Endowment for the Arts) April 1 – May 1, 2026, at 5:00 p. m. Central Time (closed) Match/Cost Share Requirement <b>Questions?

</b></p>\n<p><b>Arts Education Director</b><br>\nJennifer Allen-Barron<br>\n(405) 249-7987 <br>\n<a href=\"mailto:jennifer. allen-barron@arts. ok.

gov\">jennifer. allen-barron@arts. ok.

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