2025-26 AccessArts Application

AccessArts Grant Application

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Niki Richardson at niki@toarts.org.
- All fields related to your specific grant page are required even if not marked with an *. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- You may apply for multiple grants for different project types. Please submit separate grant applications for each different project.
- Once you submit, you will receive a copy of your application which will allow you to edit your application if needed
- This application can be saved to come back to later. To save progress, click the "Save" button at the bottom of the page to be sent a link to contiue your application at a later date.
Applicant Name
Applicant Title/Position
School Name(s)
District Name
Please enter the name of your District, even if you are a charter school, or home school
Applicant Email Address*
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Title 1

This school site is designated as a Title 1 schoolThis school site is not designated as a Title 1 school
Payment of Funds - If funded, to which entity should the check be made payable? Checks cannot be made payable to individual teachers, parents, artists, partner organizations, or PTA or Booster units.

My School - check payable to School name aboveMy District - check payable to District name above
School Site/District Administrative Contact
School Site/District Contact Email Address
example@example.com
Mailing Address to send funds

Name of School or District

Street Address

City

Postal / Zip Code
Project Type - Please submit a separate grant application for each project type*

Classroom Activity - Funding for arts education projects that will be implemented within the current school year. Examples include but are not limited to: curriculum purchases, teaching artist expenses, lesson supplies, remote arts education costs, etc.Teacher Innovation - Funding for costs associated with teacher innovation. Examples include but are not limited to: professional development opportunities, collaborations, integrating arts education learning standards with other subject area learning, creating new teaching approaches, etc.Arts Education Investment - Funding for costs associated with longer term investments in arts education infrastructure. Examples include but are not limited to equipment purchases, facility renovations or upgrades, curriculum development, seed money for arts education staffing, etc.

Teacher Innovation Application

AccessArts grants support investments in teacher innovation. Examples include but are not limited to: professional development opportunities, collaborations, integrating arts education learning standards with other subject area learning, creating new teaching approaches, etc.
1. Project Title
2. Project Start and End Dates
Please provide your projected timeline for the project, including projected start and completion dates (please be sure to take into consideration the time needed for purchasing, facilities installments, etc…)
3. Project Description
Please provide a one-to-three sentence description of the activity for which you are seeking funding.
4. List the names of all of the teachers involved in this innovation project, the grade levels they teach and/or the subject areas they teach in.
5. Amount Requested
Enter dollar amount
6. Innovation Type (Check all that apply)

Developing new teaching methodsCollaborationArts Integration with other subject areasArts-related Professional Development/TrainingOther
7. How and when will this innovation be implemented in the classroom?
If the innovation is a teaching method, collaboration or arts-integration project, please provide a draft of a lesson plan or project outline.
8. Estimated number of students, if any, this innovation will directly involve
9. What needs or gaps in providing arts education will this teacher innovation project address?
10. What are the desired outcomes for the teachers involved in this innovation project?
What impacts will you measure and how will you evaluate them?
11. What are the classroom or student outcomes you intend to create with this innovation project?
Please reference any intended learning outcomes, social outcomes, classroom impacts, and/or hopes for any individual students.
12. How will this innovation increase the capacity of teachers to align their practices with VAPA standards?

Creating - conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.Performing or Presenting - realizing artistic ideas and work through interpretation, refinement and presentation.Responding - understanding and evaluating artistic works and how the arts convey meaning.Connecting - relating artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and with societal, cultural or historical context to deepen understanding.
13. How, if at all, will this innovation increase the ability of the participating teachers to incorporate Universal Design Learning Principles?
14. How will you evaluate the teacher and student outcomes?
15. Documentation and Testimonial Plans
Please describe how you will document the activity and acquire teacher, student or administrator testimonials for the AccessArts Final Report

Certifications
AccessArts Funding Requirements
- AccessArts grants must be used for the purposes expressed in this grant application. Any changes to the project parameters must receive written approval from TOArts.
- AccessArts grants must be used for classroom-based learning and not for extracurricular activities or transportation costs.
- Classroom activity and teacher innovation projects must be completed within one year.
Funding Certification

I certify that I have read and agree to the AccessArts Funding Requirements
TOArts Acknowledgement Requirements
- State in related printed materials, newsletter, websites, eBlasts, promotional pages, invitations and electronic announcements, “This project was made possible with funding from TOArts,” and include TOArts AccessArts logo.
- Notify the audience at performances/activities of TOArts’ role in the project.
- If notified in advance and if possible, we’d be happy to attend or support your performance or exhibition.
Acknowledgement certification

I certify that I have read and agree to the AccessArts Acknowledgement Requirements
Final Report Requirements

Upon completion of the project, grant recipients have 60 days to submit the following Final Report materials to TOArts:
1. Completed Reflection Form
2. Final Budget
3. Evaluation Materials
  1. One (1) to five (5) samples of completed assessment tools (i.e. rubric, survey, matrix, observation, grade, etc.) used to determine student evaluation
4. Testimonials
  1. Letter of Impact acknowledging the grant award and its impact at your school.
  2. Testimonials from students, teachers, parents and/or teaching artists.
5. Documentation
  1. Photographs/videos of students engaged in the art-making process or images of final works/projects and signed media release forms (available for download on our website)
  2. Samples of any related program materials (i.e. newsletters, website pages, eBlasts, promotional flyers, invitations, electronic announcements).
Final report certification

I certify that I have read and agree to the Final Report Requirements and will submit the report no later than 60 days after completion of the project.

Signatures

Applications without proper signatures will not be processed.
Applicant Signature
Applicant Name
Applicant Signature

Clear
Principal Signature

As the Principal of my school site, I have reviewed this application and acknowledge that the objective of this project is in alignment with our school's site plan.
School Principal Name
School Principal Signature

Clear
For all District-Wide or Multi-Site Projects:
District Superintendent Name
District Superintendent Signature

Clear
District Facility Director Name
* District Facility Director Signature

Clear
*Signature required for projects that include any electrical and/or structural upgrades to school classrooms, auditoriums or anywhere where students gather.
Confirmation Of Receipt Of Application

If you do not receive a reply email confirming the receipt of your application within 24 hours, it means your application has not been received. Please contact TOArts directly at niki@toarts.org to ensure receipt of your application.

Should be Empty:

AccessArts Grant Application

Classroom Activity Application

Teacher Innovation Application

Arts Education Investment Application

14. Arts Education Investment Budget

Certifications

AccessArts Funding Requirements

TOArts Acknowledgement Requirements

Final Report Requirements

Signatures

Applicant Signature

Principal Signature

For all District-Wide or Multi-Site Projects:

Confirmation Of Receipt Of Application