2024-25 Arts Enhancement Program (AEP)
This funding opportunity supports Title I and Priority schools in South Carolina to enhance their arts education programs, aiming to boost student achievement in visual and performing arts.
The Arts Curricular Innovation Grants (ACIG) Program, funded by the South Carolina General Assembly through Proviso 1A.8, is administered by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE). The ACIG aims to support innovative practices in arts education curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the visual and performing arts, including dance, music, theatre, and visual arts. The 2024–25 Arts Enhancement Program (AEP) grants focus on developing and expanding school arts programs to improve student achievement in these areas. Eligible applicants are South Carolina Title I schools and/or South Carolina Priority schools. Applications are due by June 3, 2024, with the grant period running from July 1, 2024, to May 30, 2025. The maximum grant award is $10,000, with a total of $350,000 allocated for up to 35 grants.
Award Range
Not specified - $10,000
Total Program Funding
$350,000
Number of Awards
35
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
- Only South Carolina Title I schools and/or South Carolina Priority schools as identified by the SCDE are eligible. - All schools and districts must comply with the guidelines and criteria set by the SCDE. The grant is non-transferable, and the SCDE reserves the right to replicate, adapt, and publish materials developed with the funding. - For reporting questions, contact Stephen Stokes at sstokes@ed.sc.gov or 803-734-3461.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
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