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ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in Education (AIE) Grants for School Districts
Last Update: February 2, 2026
BC, Canada
Support for arts programming in BC schools
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
Artists in Education funding supports artistic programming in B.C. schools. Eligible activities include performances, workshops, and residencies.
Activities funded
- Artistic performances in schools
- Artist-led workshops for students and educators
- Artist residencies in schools
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 48,500
District-wide artist residencies and performances building arts skills in schools
$ 47,200
Touring theatre and songwriting residency supporting student literacy and well-being
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a B.C. school district applying at the district level.
- The application must be submitted by the authorized district representative.
- The proposed programming must support artistic programming in schools (e.g., performances, workshops, residencies).
Who is eligible?
- B.C. School Districts (district-level applicants)
- Federation of Independent School Associations
- First Nations Schools Association
Who is not eligible
- Applicants other than district representatives
- More than one application per school district
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
How to apply
Step 1: Confirm district application eligibility
- Ensure the application is being submitted at the school-district level.
- Confirm that the applicant is the district representative authorized to apply.
- Use the application form sent to the district contact on file.
- Refer to the AIE Grant Guidelines for application instructions.
- Submit the completed application as instructed in the AIE Grant Guidelines.
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- Only one application per school district is accepted.
- Application forms are sent to the district contact on file.
Contacts
aie@artstarts.com
BC, Canada
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