Oklahoma schools with fine arts staff can apply for up to $500 in funding from the Oklahoma Arts Council to purchase qualifying visual and performing arts supplies for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications are due September 15.

Through the state arts agency’s Classroom Supply Grants for Visual and Performing Arts program, schools that have at least one part-time arts instructor in the discipline for which they apply are eligible for funding. Disciplines may include dance, drama/theatre, music, and visual and media arts, and more.

Supplies purchased through the grant program must be consumable, non-permanent items. The program can assist with supplies that support distance learning. Schools are responsible for purchasing their supplies. Examples of eligible items include sheet music, props, instrument rental, reeds and bows, drawing and painting supplies, clay, and more.

The Oklahoma Arts Council encourages applications from schools that provide access to arts education for students in rural, culturally diverse, or underresourced areas. All PreK-12 public, public charter, and non-religious private schools are eligible to apply.

Classroom Supply Grants for Visual and Performing Arts are offered in response to feedback provided to the Oklahoma Arts Council by hundreds of teachers, school administrators, and others involved in education across Oklahoma. The program is aimed at helping schools sustain their hands-on arts education programs.

For grant application guidelines and a list of eligible supplies, visit arts.ok.gov.