Private Sponsors Art Education

Abney Foundation

To make grants for innovative and creative projects, and to programs which are responsive to changing community needs in the areas of education, health, social service and cultural affairs.

Contact
info@abneyfoundation.org
864/964-9201

Program URL
http://www.abneyfoundation.org/index.htm
http://www.abneyfoundation.org/guideline.htm

Research Conferences Program

Awards grants for conferences intended to break new ground in substantive areas of inquiry, stimulate new lines of study on issues that have been largely unexplored, or develop innovative research methods or techniques that can contribute to education research.

K—12 Education Research Grants
Funds scholarships, research on K—12 education, teacher and curriculum support, and community non-profits that help children reach their full potential

Supports education, social services, animal welfare and the environment

Contact
info@deupreefamilyfoundation.org

Program URL
http://www.deupreefamilyfoundation.org/

Education, arts, community, environment, healthcare, and peace

Contact
contact@dudleytdoughertyfoundation.org

Program URL
http://dudleytdoughertyfoundation.org/

Art Spark Grant ($1,000)

Inspires creativity among artists involved in the fine arts or those involved in teaching creativity or fine arts (not limited to art teachers)
Artists or art programs that need a small grant to pay for the production, publication or exhibition of their works.
Artists or teachers who need art supplies or additional tools to support the completion of their creative works or to enhance creative opportunities for their students.
Artists or teachers who are working with geriatric/hospice support programs involving painting, sculpting, writing or music to benefit the lives of their patients.
Artists or teachers or artists who are developing creative programs or projects that use elements of the fine arts to benefit returning military personnel.
Teachers or artists who need "micro-grants" to develop artistic and creative programs to meet the special needs of developmentally delayed children

Support innovative initiatives in instructional practice, research, and leadership in visual arts education
Honor those who create a lasting impression on the future through visual arts education by nominating a member for an NAEA award
Apply for a National Art Education Foundation grant

Support the artistic and professional growth and success of artists in the South
Support impactful arts-based programs that recognize and address trends and evolving needs of diverse communities in the South

Funds new projects:

Action-oriented projects with small operating budgets which, due to the controversial, risky or innovative nature of their work, have little access to traditional funding
Mass media and theatre projects which educate and inform about serious issues
Projects extending over a specific time period, with a focused, concrete goal and clear social impact
Social and Economic Justice
Educational Opportunity
New Works of Political Art
First submit a brief e-mail of inquiry