Grant funding supports standards-based, long-term (5 days and longer) artist residencies that provide students with the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and skills in the arts. Educators and artists collaborate to design an artist residency that meets the specific needs of the school or organization and engages students in hands-on, participatory arts learning. At a minimum, artists work with the same group of students for 5 days during the residency. Residency days and weeks do not have to be consecutive.

Application dates

Open: January 6, 2025

Due: March 3, 2025

Grant amount

Range: $5,000 to $15,000 Who may apply

Nonprofit organizations, pre K–12 schools, and school districts in North Carolina may apply for this funding. Applicants to Arts in Education Artist Residency Grant may not also apply for the cARTwheels Program Grant.