Arts in Education (AIE) grants invest in partnerships between schools, community organizations, and teaching artists. These partnerships support arts learning as an essential part of basic education for pre-school and K-12 students. AIE grants support curriculum development, arts learning projects, professional learning for educators, efforts to increase access, and more.
FY26-27 Grant categories
Arts integration and Early Learning
Funds 1-year projects in FY26
Application opens on January 6, 2025
Funds 2-year projects in FY26 – FY27
Application opens on January 6, 2025.
Grant Information Sessions
When new grant programs open, we provide grant information sessions for applicants to guide them through the process.
The sessions cover:
- Key components of the grant guidelines
- Application overview
- Scoring criteria
- How to access and use the online application
Upcoming Info sessions:
- FY26 AIE Grants Info Session #1, Jan.14 Registration link
- FY26 AIE Grants Info Session #2, Jan.23 Registration link
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact: Tamar Krames, Arts In Education Program Manager at tamar.krames@arts.wa.gov or 360-643-6385.