Arizona Commission on the Arts
Youth Arts Engagement Grant
A state arts grant of $2,500 to $5,000 for after-school or school-break arts learning for young people. A nonprofit school could use it for an after-school art, music or theater program.
- Amount
- $2,500 to $5,000 (no cash match)
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- No: for-profit schools excluded
- Deadline
- Next round not posted
- Who this fits
- Private school · Microschool · Homeschool co‑opArizona tax-exempt nonprofits and schools, for arts learning outside school hours (after school, breaks). An unincorporated co-op can apply through a nonprofit fiscal sponsor. Not for for-profit applicants.Religious schools: yes, not for religious activities
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- Arizona only
- Last checked
- Oct 21, 2026on azarts.gov
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- The FY2028 open date and due date (FY2027 was due April 16, 2026)
What to do now
- Step 1: Plan an after-school or school-break arts learning project with a teaching artist
- Step 2: Register your organization on the Arts Commission SurveyMonkey Apply site
- Step 3: Watch azarts.gov for the FY2028 opening in early 2027 and apply before the deadline
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“PreK-12 schools or school districts who serve youth 24 and under outside of traditional school hours.”
The same FAQ list ends with PreK-12 schools serving youth 24 and under outside traditional school hours. Projects during the school day, field trips alone, food, competitions and fundraising are not funded. Religious projects closed to non-members, or aimed at religious formation, are excluded. One application per organization per year across all Arts Commission grants.
- Arizona nonprofit with tax-exempt status, a school, or a unit of government (or a fiscal sponsor)
- Hands-on, sequential arts learning for ages 24 and under
- Outside traditional school hours
- One Arts Commission application per organization per fiscal year
Timing
Fiscal Year 2027 is closed (it was due April 16, 2026). Applications for Fiscal Year 2028 (July 2027 to June 2028) open in early 2027; the exact date is not posted.