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There are many sources of grant money
for school assembly programs. For a list of the grants available in
your state click here.
(If you know of other funding sources, please email us at listings@schoolshows.com)
Other Funding Tips...
Block booking. This refers to booking your school for the same day, or consecutive days, as another school. Performers are often willing to discount their assembly programs if you do this. Ask your performers if they offer a "block-booking discount". Then call the other schools in your area to see if they might book with you.
Multiple assemblies. If you book more than one assembly during a day, most performers will discount the additional assemblies. Ask performers if they offer a discount for additional assemblies.
Last minute and Early-Bird booking. Try calling a performer 1-4 weeks before your desired date. If performers have not booked an assembly by that time, they might be willing to offer a discount so they can fill the empty date. Conversely, some performers may give you an "early bird" discount if you book far in advance of your event.
Flexible timing. Likewise, you might get a discount if you offer to have your assembly on a date of the performer's choosing. This allows a performer to fill last-minute empty days.
Sponsors. Ask your local business community to sponsor an assembly program. This benefits them by generating goodwill and reaching out to their local community. They will get favorable publicity as well if you invite the local media to your event. Contact businesses that have some connection with the program you are presenting. For example: hospitals might sponsor health programs; museums might sponsor history programs; energy companies might sponsor energy conservation programs. You could also try your local civic Groups -- Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis, etc.
Professional Development. Schools have funds for teachers' professional development. If a performer offers a full day or multiple day program that includes teacher training, you may get your school to pay for the program out of their professional development budget.
District funds. If the program you want to book is researched-based and meets certain state educational standards, your district might be willing to offer funding.
Title 1 funding. If your school has qualified for Title 1 funding, you can use part of the funding for school assemblies that will meet the Title 1 requirement for meeting the educational goals of your students.
Local Arts Organizations. Your local museum, symphony orchestra, theatre, or similar arts organization may offer in-house grants, discounted tickets, school programs, and possibly assitance with transportation.
Funding Sources: The following is a state-by-state list of the many sources of grant money for educational assembly and residency programs. (If you know of other funding sources, please email us at listings@schoolshows.com)
(If you know of other funding sources, please email us at listings@schoolshows.com)
Other Funding Tips...
Block booking. This refers to booking your school for the same day, or consecutive days, as another school. Performers are often willing to discount their assembly programs if you do this. Ask your performers if they offer a "block-booking discount". Then call the other schools in your area to see if they might book with you.
Multiple assemblies. If you book more than one assembly during a day, most performers will discount the additional assemblies. Ask performers if they offer a discount for additional assemblies.
Last minute and Early-Bird booking. Try calling a performer 1-4 weeks before your desired date. If performers have not booked an assembly by that time, they might be willing to offer a discount so they can fill the empty date. Conversely, some performers may give you an "early bird" discount if you book far in advance of your event.
Flexible timing. Likewise, you might get a discount if you offer to have your assembly on a date of the performer's choosing. This allows a performer to fill last-minute empty days.
Sponsors. Ask your local business community to sponsor an assembly program. This benefits them by generating goodwill and reaching out to their local community. They will get favorable publicity as well if you invite the local media to your event. Contact businesses that have some connection with the program you are presenting. For example: hospitals might sponsor health programs; museums might sponsor history programs; energy companies might sponsor energy conservation programs. You could also try your local civic Groups -- Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis, etc.
Professional Development. Schools have funds for teachers' professional development. If a performer offers a full day or multiple day program that includes teacher training, you may get your school to pay for the program out of their professional development budget.
District funds. If the program you want to book is researched-based and meets certain state educational standards, your district might be willing to offer funding.
Title 1 funding. If your school has qualified for Title 1 funding, you can use part of the funding for school assemblies that will meet the Title 1 requirement for meeting the educational goals of your students.
Local Arts Organizations. Your local museum, symphony orchestra, theatre, or similar arts organization may offer in-house grants, discounted tickets, school programs, and possibly assitance with transportation.
Funding Sources: The following is a state-by-state list of the many sources of grant money for educational assembly and residency programs. (If you know of other funding sources, please email us at listings@schoolshows.com)
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Arts and culture
History
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State Council on the Arts
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State Council on the Arts
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Commission on the Arts
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Arts and culture
Connecticut
Commission on Culture and Tourism
- All grants
Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism - Arts in education grants
Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism - (overview)
Arts Presentation Grants - funding for organizations and educational institutions that present events featuring members of the Commission's Directory of Performing and Teaching Artists.
Artist Fellowships - support for Connecticut artists.
More grants
New England States Touring (NEST): provides support to nonprofits for performances, readings, and related community activities by artists eligible for New England States Touring. All NEST-Eligible artists are listed on MatchBook.org.
Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism - Arts in education grants
Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism - (overview)
Arts Presentation Grants - funding for organizations and educational institutions that present events featuring members of the Commission's Directory of Performing and Teaching Artists.
Artist Fellowships - support for Connecticut artists.
More grants
New England States Touring (NEST): provides support to nonprofits for performances, readings, and related community activities by artists eligible for New England States Touring. All NEST-Eligible artists are listed on MatchBook.org.
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DC Commission on the Arts and
Humanities - All grants
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DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities - Arts in education grants
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Arts and culture
Florida
Division of Cultural Affairs
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Florida Division of Cultural Affairs - Arts in education grants
Florida Division of Cultural Affairs - Arts in education grants
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Iowa Arts Council Major Grants
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Big Yellow School Bus Grants for travel to arts events
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Iowa Arts Council Major Grants
Iowa Arts Council Mini Grants
Big Yellow School Bus Grants for travel to arts events
EZ 1-2-3 Grants
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Division of the Arts -
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Louisiana Divsion of the Arts - Arts in education grants
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Maine
Arts and culture
New
England States Touring (NEST):
provides support to nonprofits for performances, readings, and related
community activities by artists eligible for New England States
Touring. All NEST-Eligible artists are listed on MatchBook.org.
Maine Arts Commission - Arts in education grants
Maine Arts Commission - Arts in education grants
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Massachusetts
Arts and culture
Massachusetts
Cultural Council - All
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Massachusetts Cultural Council - Arts in education grants
New England States Touring (NEST): provides support to nonprofits for performances, readings, and related community activities by artists eligible for New England States Touring. All NEST-Eligible artists are listed on MatchBook.org.
Associated Grantmakers (AGM) Offering educational programs, access to online resources and the AGM Grant Makers Directory, and the Resource Center for Philanthropy.
Health and Fitness: http://www.jumpupandgo.com
Arts and culture: New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
Artist Fellowships provide support to artists.
Big Yellow School Bus for transportation costs of educational field trips.
Local Cultural Council Program - for projects benefiting local communities.
Cultural Investment Portfolio - funding for nonprofit arts, humanities, and interpretive science organizations.
YouthReach - multi-year grants for arts activities for youth "at-risk."
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Massachusetts Cultural Council - Arts in education grants
New England States Touring (NEST): provides support to nonprofits for performances, readings, and related community activities by artists eligible for New England States Touring. All NEST-Eligible artists are listed on MatchBook.org.
Associated Grantmakers (AGM) Offering educational programs, access to online resources and the AGM Grant Makers Directory, and the Resource Center for Philanthropy.
Health and Fitness: http://www.jumpupandgo.com
Arts and culture: New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
Artist Fellowships provide support to artists.
Big Yellow School Bus for transportation costs of educational field trips.
Local Cultural Council Program - for projects benefiting local communities.
Cultural Investment Portfolio - funding for nonprofit arts, humanities, and interpretive science organizations.
YouthReach - multi-year grants for arts activities for youth "at-risk."
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Michigan
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Michigan
Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs
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Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs - Arts in education grants
Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs - Arts in education grants
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New Hampshire
Arts and culture
New
Hampshire State Council on the Arts -
All grants
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts - Arts in education grants
New England States Touring (NEST): provides support to nonprofits for performances, readings, and related community activities by artists eligible for New England States Touring. All NEST-Eligible artists are listed on MatchBook.org.
Artist Residencies in Schools
Associated Grantmakers (AGM)
AGM offers grant seekers educational programs, access to online resources and the AGM Grant Makers Directory, and the Resource Center for Philanthropy. AGM is a regional association of grant makers, both foundations and corporations, making grants in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts - Arts in education grants
New England States Touring (NEST): provides support to nonprofits for performances, readings, and related community activities by artists eligible for New England States Touring. All NEST-Eligible artists are listed on MatchBook.org.
Artist Residencies in Schools
Associated Grantmakers (AGM)
AGM offers grant seekers educational programs, access to online resources and the AGM Grant Makers Directory, and the Resource Center for Philanthropy. AGM is a regional association of grant makers, both foundations and corporations, making grants in New Hampshire.
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New
Jersey State Council on the Arts
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New Jersey State Council on the Arts - Arts in education grants
New Jersey State Council on the Arts - Arts in education grants
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New Mexico
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New York
B.O.C.E.S.
The Board of
Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in New York,
provides aid to schools for the cost of scool assembly programs and
residencies. Here's how it works: 1) PTA and/or school staff selects
program, contacts artist, agrees on date and cost. 2) School and
district approve and send to BOCES. 3) BOCES contracts and pays
performer, and bills district when services are completed. 4) The
following year, the school district will receive state aid for part of
the cost of the programs based on the district's state aid formula.
Contact the Arts-In-Education division of the BOCES service in your area:
Capital Region BOCES http://arts.capregboces.org/
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES http://www.oswegoboces.org/arts
Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington BOCES http://www.cves.org/ISC/404.shtml
Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES http://www.dcmoboces.com/Services_Inst.cfm?subpage=89
Dutchess County BOCES http://www.dcboces.org/artsineducation
Eastern Suffolk BOCES http://www.esboces.org/AIE/Program_Info.aspx
Nassau BOCES https://www.nassauboces.org/artsined/flash.asp
Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES http://www.oneida-boces.org/ppd/ppd_performing_arts.htm
Orleans Niagara BOCES http://www.scboces.org/17621071115018267/site/default.asp
Putnam-Westchester BOCES http://www.pnwboces.org/artsined/
Questar III BOCES, Castleton https://www.questar.org/education/general-ed/artedu/default.htm
Rockland County BOCES http://www.rocklandboces.org/division.cfm?subpage=323601
St. Lawrence Lewis BOCES http://www.gstboces.org/iss/artsineducation.cfm
Sullivan BOCES sllboces.org/6458932288287/blank/browse.asp?a=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&c=52256&6458932288287Nav=|&NodeID=451
Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES http://www.scboces.org/17621071115018267/site/default.asp
Ulster BOCES http://www.tstboces.org
Westchester (Southern) BOCES http://www.wflboces.org/departments.cfm?subpage=77
Eastern Suffolk BOCES http://www.esboces.org/AIE/Program_Info.aspx
Contact the Arts-In-Education division of the BOCES service in your area:
Capital Region BOCES http://arts.capregboces.org/
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES http://www.oswegoboces.org/arts
Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington BOCES http://www.cves.org/ISC/404.shtml
Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES http://www.dcmoboces.com/Services_Inst.cfm?subpage=89
Dutchess County BOCES http://www.dcboces.org/artsineducation
Eastern Suffolk BOCES http://www.esboces.org/AIE/Program_Info.aspx
Nassau BOCES https://www.nassauboces.org/artsined/flash.asp
Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES http://www.oneida-boces.org/ppd/ppd_performing_arts.htm
Orleans Niagara BOCES http://www.scboces.org/17621071115018267/site/default.asp
Putnam-Westchester BOCES http://www.pnwboces.org/artsined/
Questar III BOCES, Castleton https://www.questar.org/education/general-ed/artedu/default.htm
Rockland County BOCES http://www.rocklandboces.org/division.cfm?subpage=323601
St. Lawrence Lewis BOCES http://www.gstboces.org/iss/artsineducation.cfm
Sullivan BOCES sllboces.org/6458932288287/blank/browse.asp?a=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&c=52256&6458932288287Nav=|&NodeID=451
Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES http://www.scboces.org/17621071115018267/site/default.asp
Ulster BOCES http://www.tstboces.org
Westchester (Southern) BOCES http://www.wflboces.org/departments.cfm?subpage=77
Eastern Suffolk BOCES http://www.esboces.org/AIE/Program_Info.aspx
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North Carolina
Arts and culture
Substance abuse
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North Dakota
Arts and culture
North
Dakota Council on the Arts
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North Dakota Council on the Arts - Arts in education grants
North Dakota Council on the Arts - Arts in education grants
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Ohio
Arts and culture
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Oklahoma
Arts and culture
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Oregon
Arts and culture
Substance abuse
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Pennsylvania
Arts and culture
Pennsylvania
Council on the Arts -
All grants
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts - Arts in education grants
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts - Arts in education grants
Substance abuse
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Rhode Island
Arts and culture
Rhode
Island State Council on the Arts
- All grants
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts - Arts in education grants
New England States Touring (NEST): provides support to nonprofits for performances, readings, and related community activities by artists eligible for New England States Touring. All NEST-Eligible artists are listed on MatchBook.org.
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts - Arts in education grants
New England States Touring (NEST): provides support to nonprofits for performances, readings, and related community activities by artists eligible for New England States Touring. All NEST-Eligible artists are listed on MatchBook.org.
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South Carolina
Arts and culture
South
Carolina Arts Commission
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South Carolina Arts Commission - Arts in education grants
South Carolina Arts Commission - Arts in education grants
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South Dakota
Arts and culture
Substance abuse
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Tennessee
Arts and culture
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Texas
Arts and culture
Substance abuse
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Utah
Arts and culture
Utah
Division of Arts and Museums
- All grants
Utah Division of Arts and Museums - Arts in education grants
Utah Division of Arts and Museums - Arts in education grants
Substance abuse
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Vermont
Arts and culture
Vermont
Arts Council - All
grants
Vermont Arts Council - Arts in education grants
New England States Touring (NEST): provides support to nonprofits for performances, readings, and related community activities by artists eligible for New England States Touring. All NEST-Eligible artists are listed on MatchBook.org.
Vermont Arts Council - Arts in education grants
New England States Touring (NEST): provides support to nonprofits for performances, readings, and related community activities by artists eligible for New England States Touring. All NEST-Eligible artists are listed on MatchBook.org.
Substance abuse
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Virginia
Arts and culture
Virginia
Commission for the Arts
- All grants
Virginia Commission for the Arts - Arts in education grants
Virginia Commission for the Arts - Arts in education grants
Substance abuse
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Washington
Arts and culture
Washington State Arts COmmission
- All grants
Washington State Arts Commission - Arts in education grants
Washington State Arts Commission - Arts in education grants
Substance abuse
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West Virginia
Arts and culture
West
Virginia Division of Culture and History
- All grants
West Virginia Division of Culture and History - Arts in education grants
West Virginia Division of Culture and History - Arts in education grants
History
History Alive http://www.wvhumanities.org/alive.htm
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Wisconsin
Arts and culture
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Wyoming
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