Arts in Education Grant Descriptions

All NDCA grants (with the exception of Traditional Art Apprenticeship) are only available online.
To apply for a grant, or for more information, please visit: http://northdakota.cgweb.org or click on "Grant Program"

Artist in Residence. The Artist in Residence program provides matching funds for schools and other non-profit organizations to bring artists into North Dakota schools and communities to conduct residencies of three days or longer. This program is designed to provide students, teachers, and community members with hands-on experiences and personal interactions with working artists. Residencies give students an understanding of quality art and appreciation for cultural traditions. Guidelines are available via this link.

• Maximum grant: 50% of the artist's negotiated fee and expenses
• Deadline dates: April 1 and November 1 (submitted online)

Artist in Residence: New Artist
Artists who want to participate in Artist in Residence program must be on the council's Arts in Education Roster. Applications may be reviewed concurrently with Artist in Residence: Sponsor applications. Deadline Dates (postmark date):

• April 1 (for residencies between July 1 and June 30 of the upcoming school year)
• November 1 (for residencies between January 1 and June 30 of that school year)
• How to Apply: Thoroughly review the Artist-in-Residence: New Artist guidelines and general NDCA guidelines. Complete required application forms and other necessary paperwork. Mail the entire package by the postmark deadline date to: North Dakota Council on the Arts, 1600 East Century Avenue, Suite 6, Bismarck, ND 58503

Schools and Artists as Learning Teams (SALT) is a professional development grant program that supports and strengthens partnerships between schools, community arts organizations and artists. Through thoughtful collaboration, teachers and artists create opportunities for success so that all students achieve to high standards. The grant can be renewed for up to three years, dependent on legislative funding, which allows the opportunity to stretch and explore what it means to work collaboratively. Guidelines, program overview and FAQ's are available via this link.

• SALT Grant Program Time Frame/Deadlines Application deadline: Applications must be submitted by August 1.
• Notification: All applicants will be notified of funding status on or about September 1.
• Grant period: Grants begin in September and ends by June 30.

Teacher Incentive.The Teacher Incentive Grant Program is a means of providing financial assistance to teachers who wish to explore new and creative ways of teaching in and through the arts in their classroom.  Projects are teacher driven and may involve the visual arts, literary arts, performing arts (drama, music, dance,) architecture, design, folk arts, or any combination of artistic disciplines. Guidelines are available via this link.

• Maximum grant: $300
• Deadline dates: April 1 and November 1 (submitted online)

Need help? Call (701) 328-7593 or email rengelman@nd.gov.