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Maine Arts Commission announces arts education available funding

Things are cooking at the Maine Arts Commission as the grant programs are being posted for the next fiscal year.

The deadline for the Arts Learning grant, of up to $5000 with a half match are available to apply for until April 15, 2014.

This program provides funding to support high quality visual and/or performing arts education for PK-12 learners and/or educators of this population.

The learning opportunity must take place between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. Funding will be made available after July 1, 2014. I urge you to take a look at this opportunity and collaborate with your colleagues, teaching artists, and/or community members to consider ideas.

Criteria

Grant proposals are reviewed on a competitive basis using the following criteria:

1. Demonstration of high quality arts education teaching and learning opportunity.
2. Clear description of the project and its impact.
3. Evidence of significant collaborative planning among all partners and capacity to carry it out.
4. Description of evaluation methodology with clear objectives and outcomes.
5. Assurance that the project will include certified and highly qualified arts educators, trained teaching artists and will provide professional development opportunities where appropriate.

You can learn more at the Maine Arts Commission site at http://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Grants/artslearning#