For Educators

Grants

Arts Education Enrichment Grant

Grants from the Cutlural Council of Greater Jacksonville support Duval County public schools for art education experiences for students and teachers. Any Duval County public school teacher, of any discipline or level, may apply. Grant awards are $500 per teacher and one grant per school. For more information, contact Martha McManus at (904) 358-3600 or education[at]culturalcouncil.org. Deadline for applications is October 7, 2010.

Downloads:
2010-11 Guidelines and Application [Word]
Cultural Council Awards Grants to Teachers for Arts Education Enrichment Projects Press Release

Fulbright Scholar Program

Posted July 1, 2010
The Fulbright Scholar Program sends 800 U.S. faculty and professionals of all levels, including artists, abroad each year. Grantees lecture and conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields. Grants range from two months in length to a full academic year. DEADLINE: August 2, 1010.
INFO: www.cies.org
Ten Things You May Not Know About Fulbright

Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership: Education Program

WHAT: Grants promote Understanding of Japanese culture through educational initiatives.
DEADLINE: rolling
AWARDS: Up to $5,000
INFO: jfny.org
POSTED: October 28, 2009

Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership – Funding for Education Projects

WHAT: Program seeks to increase awareness and understanding of Japan through support of teacher training and related programs that address the needs of the K-12 student and teacher community.
DEADLINE: Ongoing
AWARDS: up to $5,000 each
INFO: www.cgp.org
POSTED: June 11, 2007
Updated: July 14, 2009

Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation – Melody Grant Program

WHAT: The program is designed to provide musical instruments and instrument repairs to existing K-12 school music programs that have no other source of financing to purchase additional musical instruments and materials.
DEADLINE: Not specified
AWARDS: Instruments and instrument repairs range between $500 and $5000.
INFO: www.mhopus.org/apply.htm
POSTED: November 29, 2006
UPDATED: July 14, 2009

Wallace-Reader’s Digest Funds

WHAT: The funds focus on developing effective educational leaders to improve student learning, providing informal learning opportunities for children and families in communities, and increasing participation in the arts.
DEADLINE: Ongoing
AMOUNT: $500-$10,000
INFO: www.wallacefunds.org
POSTED: November 16, 2004
UPDATED: July 14, 2008