cARTwheels, an arts in education grant program, provides high-quality arts performances and residency experiences for students and schools. This year, the cARTwheels program focuses on building students’ resiliency through the arts. In-school performances and arts experiences provide creative practices and programmatic content that support students’ problem-solving skills and promote healing, reflection, and self-empowerment through the arts.

Application dates

Open: January 6, 2025 Due: March 6, 2025

Who may apply

K–12 schools and school districts in North Carolina may apply for this funding. Nonprofit arts organizations are eligible to apply for this category in partnership with their county’s school district.

Applicants to cARTwheels Program Grant may not also apply for the Arts in Education Artist Residency Grant.