INSPIRED TO CREATE GRANT

$25,000 Grant
Acadiana Center for the Arts

Acadiana Center for the Arts champions creativity and culture across Acadiana by supporting the creation of new artworks, exhibitions, festivals, performances, and public art throughout its eight-parish region. Through its Arts in Education programs, AcA brings meaningful arts experiences to students and equips teachers with tools to integrate the arts into everyday learning.

$50,000 Grant
Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Alabama Shakespeare Festival believes arts education is vital to encourage students’ creativity and foster their success in school and in life.

$50,000 Grant
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra

ASO Sympatico, a music education initiative of the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra in partnership with Alexandria City Public Schools, provides transformative learning experiences for local youth. At no cost to families, the program fosters focus, leadership, collaboration, and school engagement, empowering students through the power of music and a commitment to social change.

$25,000 Grant
Amazing Grace Conservatory

Amazing Grace Conservatory focuses on teaching students the technical side of performing arts in order to provide them the complete experience of filmmaking. Through this program, students will develop, cultivate, and market their own stories reflecting positive images of themselves and their community that is often missing in today’s media.

$25,000 Grant
Amp Up Arts

At Amp Up Arts, aims to advance equitable experiences in arts education for all Alabama students through partnerships, advocacy, and resource development.

$25,000 Grant
Anaheim Family YMCA

The YMCA’s Adaptive Performing Arts Programs address barriers by enhancing accessibility, combating poverty, promoting safety, supporting disabilities, and strengthening family bonds.

$25,000 Grant
Art Spark

Art Spark Texas challenges perceptions of how people contribute by creating an arts-inspired, inclusive community of individuals with diverse abilities.

$50,000 Grant
Art from Ashes (AfA)

ARTreach focuses on collaborating with community partners to deliver art programs in public places such as schools, community centers, libraries, and foster care centers, serving vulnerable populations in the community. These art programs help students build self-esteem and prepare for a more positive future.

$50,000 Grant
Arts for Learning

Arts for Learning Indiana brings the arts into school communities to champion creative learning, spark educational innovation, and transform lives. The organization envisions a future where every young person in Indiana has access to a well-rounded education enriched and empowered by the arts.

$50,000 Grant
Arts Impact

Arts Impact connects artists to teachers, and students to inspiration, through arts integration. They enrich the learning process by using the arts to explore topics across the curriculum, from science to social and emotional learning.

$25,000 Grant
Arts+

Arts+ helps students unlock their creativity and transform their lives through accessible, high-quality arts education. By nurturing problem-solving and critical thinking skills, Arts+ empowers young people to succeed in school, in their communities, and beyond.

$25,000 Grant
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra OrchKids

OrchKids, a program of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, serves over 2,000 children across Baltimore by providing free music education, instruments, academic support, meals, mental health resources, and access to social services. Through performance and mentorship opportunities, students build musical and social skills that empower them in every aspect of life.

$25,000 Grant
Banner Lake Club

The Banner Lake Club offers a range of programs and services designed to positively impact the lives of children, teens, and adults in the Banner Lake community and beyond, focusing on education, community support, and personal growth.

$25,000 Grant
Boys & Girls Club of Broward County

The Boy’s and Girl’s Club Broward County’s program allows each student to have an outlet to express themselves positively while developing their individual talents, in a positive environment where love and acceptance is abundant.

$25,000 Grant
Boys & Girls Club of Northern Utah

Boys & Girls Club of Northern Utah’s mission is to enable all young people, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

$25,000 Grant
Boys & Girls Club of Northern Utah

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis provides a safe and supportive space where young people can learn, grow, and thrive. Through programs in visual arts, crafts, performing arts, and creative writing, the organization nurtures creativity and cultural awareness, empowering youth to become confident, caring, and responsible citizens.

$50,000 Grant
Breakthrough Miami

Breakthrough Miami uses a unique peer-to-peer model to create a rigorous, vibrant learning community, where highly motivated, traditionally underrepresented 5th-12th grade students are supported to achieve post-secondary success and emerging leaders are inspired to become the next generation of educators and advocates.

$50,000 Grant
Broadway Bound Kids

Broadway Bound Kids is committed to fostering social emotional learning, amplifying student voices, and practicing trauma-informed education. By cultivating inclusive and compassionate communities, BBK empowers a diverse cross-section of youth in New York City and beyond to grow with open hearts and minds on stage and in life.

$25,000 Grant
Broadway Sacramento

Broadway Sacramento offers dynamic, multi-disciplinary programs that train and inspire aspiring performers and technicians, supporting both those pursuing careers in the arts and those seeking creative inspiration.

$50,000 Grant
Broward Center for the Performing Arts

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts builds community through the arts by delivering quality entertainment, educational opportunities, and memorable moments that engage and inspire audiences, inturn nurturing collaboration and driving economic vitality.

$25,000 Grant
Camp Boggy Creek

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County allows each student to have an outlet to express themselves positively while developing their individual talents in a positive environment where love and acceptance is abundant.

$50,000 Grant
Center for Modern Dance Education

Center for Modern Dance Education is committed to making modern dance and related art forms accessible to all. Serving as a vital resource for the professional dance community, individuals with disabilities, at-risk youth, and people from all income levels, the Center offers high-quality dance programs that nurture talent, build confidence, and celebrate the transformative power of movement.

$25,000 Grant
Chamberlain Ballet

Chamberlain Ballet is committed to presenting excellent ballet to enrich the North Texas community, enlighten with arts education, and encourage through outreach programs.

$25,000 Grant
Children’s Chorus of Washington

Children’s Chorus of Washington nurtures artistic excellence and empowers young singers by celebrating our shared humanity and the value of every voice.

$25,000 Grant
Creative Justice

Creative Justice builds community with the youth impacted by the school-to-prison-(to-deportation) pipeline. Students and mentor artists work together to examine the root cause of incarceration, like systemic racism and other forms of oppression, by creating art that articulates the power and potential of our communities.

$25,000 Grant
Dance Place

Dance Place enriches the field of dance locally, nationally, and internationally by building a vibrant community of artists, audiences, and students. Through high-quality performances, commissions, training, and educational programs, Dance Place fosters connection, creativity, and growth in the world of dance.

$25,000 Grant
Dancing for a Difference

Dancing 4 a Difference makes dance and music accessible to all ages, nurturing children’s social, emotional, and physical development through movement, creativity, and meaningful friendships.

$25,000 Grant
DC Youth Orchestra Program

DC Youth Orchestra empowers young people to transform their lives through music and community.

$100,000 Grant
Debbie Allen Dance Academy

Debbie Allen Dance Academy empowers youth from historically underserved Black and Latino communities through the transformative power of dance, theater, and performance. By nurturing creativity and self-expression, the Academy inspires, uplifts, and positively shapes the lives of its students cultivating confidence, discipline, and a lifelong love of the arts.

$50,000 Grant
Deep Center

Deep Center empowers Savannah’s youth to thrive as learners, leaders, and changemakers. Through creative writing, cultural production, and the arts, Deep creates platforms for young people, and the communities that support them to share stories, spark dialogue, and build a more just and equitable Savannah.

$25,000 Grant
Draw Bridge

DrawBridge provides children with the opportunity to tap into their creativity and build self-confidence through expressive art.

$50,000 Grant
El Sistema

El Sistema Colorado serves youth ages 3-18 by offering free string instruments and free music lessons in the setting of an orchestra. They exist to provide access to high quality music education no matter what, and are committed to the whole child, cultivating a community of support for the whole family and greater community, which is impacted by young musicians’ growing self-confidence, social-emotional development, and leadership skills.

$25,000 Grant
Equitable School Partnerships of Boston

Equitable School Partnerships provides high-quality music instruction and enrichment opportunities to underserved youth across the Greater Boston area. Through after-school programs in orchestra, chorus, musical theater, coding, chess, robotics, visual arts, and free-swimming lessons, the organization fosters creativity, confidence, and academic growth, building a foundation for lifelong learning and success.

$25,000 Grant
Fairmount Center for the Arts

Fairmount Center for the Arts offers youth in the community enriching programs in visual arts, theatre, dance, and music. Through classes and performances, students can grow artistically and share their passion with the community, fostering creativity, confidence, and connection.

$50,000 Grant
Feel the Beat

Feel the Beat is a nonprofit dedicated to bringing the expressive world of dance and music education to individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing and with special needs. They use bone-conduction dancefloors that allow students to feel sound through vibrational energy and a tailored curriculum that suits student’s needs, ensuring no one feels left out in the experience of music.

$25,000 Grant
Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club

The mission of the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club is to enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Through exposure to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) programming, members learn self-expression and problem-solving skills.

$25,000 Grant
Free Arts Arizona

Free Arts employs a trauma informed approach in their programs. Free Arts staff, volunteer mentors, and teaching artists are trained to recognize the impact of trauma and approach their interactions with children and one another in a way that is empathetic, supportive, and resists re-traumatization.

$50,000 Grant
Inner-City Arts

Inner-City Arts is considered one of the most accomplished art schools in the country. Working with kids from the Skid Row areas of Los Angeles, they give kids from an already disadvantaged community a space to practice the various art forms, including digital, media, and performing arts, leading to higher graduation rates.

$50,000 Grant
INTEMPO Organization Inc.

INTEMPO is a youth development organization that provides high-quality classical and intercultural music education to children, primarily from immigrant backgrounds and communities underrepresented in the arts, empowering them to thrive through cultural connection and creative expression.

$50,000 Grant
Jazz House Kids Inc.

Jazz House Kids is devoted to transforming young lives through the rich legacy and power of jazz. By providing pathways to musical education, career development, and community engagement, the organization creates meaningful opportunities for students, especially those from underserved communities, to grow, connect, and thrive.

$25,000 Grant
Jefferson Performing Arts

Jefferson Performing Arts is dedicated to fostering the performing arts and enhancing the cultural and economic vibrancy of Jefferson Parish and the Gulf South. Through the production and promotion of diverse, high-quality programs, comprehensive arts education and training, and professional venue management, we aim to inspire and engage our community.

$25,000 Grant
Kennedy Center Education

The Kennedy Center is dedicated to excellence in arts education and outreach, reflecting the rich cultural diversity of the United States. The Center presents world-class performances, delivers impactful arts education nationwide, and champions the ideals of creativity, inclusion, and innovation in all its programs.

$100,000 Grant
KID smART

KID smART engages children and educators in vibrant, creative, and meaningful learning experiences through the arts. By integrating artistic expression into academic instruction, the organization fosters deeper understanding, critical thinking, and joyful learning in classrooms and communities.

$25,000 Grant
Living Arts Detroit

Living Arts ignites creativity in the lives of Detroit youth through the performance, visual, and media arts. The organization envisions a future where all young people have access to engaging, high-quality arts experiences, empowering them to lead with confidence and empathy, drawing strength from their cultures and communities.

$25,000 Grant
MCG Youth

MCG Youth inspires creativity, learning, and personal growth through the arts. By fostering a sense of belonging, connection, and hope, the organization empowers young people to express themselves and thrive, artistically and personally.

$25,000 Grant
MECA – Mobile Education Center for All

MECA – Mobile Education Center for All seeks to bridge the educational gap by delivering innovative and accessible learning opportunities to children facing health challenges or circumstances that prevent them from attending traditional schools. Aiming to improve overall educational outcomes and wellbeing, ensuring that every child can continue their learning journey despite their challenges.

$25,000 Grant
Mosaic Steel Orchestra

Mosaic Steel Orchestra empowers youth to strive for excellence through music, while building discipline and self-confidence to overcome life’s challenges. Through the vibrant art of steelpan performance, students develop resilience, teamwork, and a strong sense of identity.

$25,000 Grant
Music and the Brain

Music and the Brain integrates piano instruction, music literacy, and cultural awareness into public school classrooms, empowering students to develop essential life skills such as perseverance, determination, and grit.

$25,000 Grant
Music Workshop

Music Workshop educates, inspires, and motivate K-8 students through relevant and culturally responsive music-empowered education.

$25,000 Grant
MusicWorks

MusicWorks provides music therapy across the Delaware Valley, helping individuals with autism, special needs, and illness; restore, improve, and maintain their quality of life.

$50,000 Grant
Oklahoma A+ School

The Oklahoma A+ Schools Institute at the University of Central Oklahoma works with schools to make learning more intuitive and fun. By integrating other academics with the arts, they create an environment where every student can thrive.

$50,000 Grant
Open Door Arts

Open Door Arts works annually with more than 3,000 students, teaching artists, educators, and leaders of cultural organizations through innovative and inclusive programming, training, events, and exhibits designed to improve access, expand participation, challenge the status quo, and share practices to ensure equitable representation by people with disabilities in the arts.

$50,000 Grant
Play On Philly

Play On Philly delivers high-quality, intensive music education to students before and after school who might otherwise lack access. Through a rigorous and nurturing program, students cultivate musical excellence, build confidence, and develop essential life skills—such as perseverance, discipline, and teamwork, laying the foundation for academic achievement and personal growth.

$25,000 Grant
Positively Arts

Positively Arts is a non-profit that empowers kids by building confidence through performance and artistic discovery. They support students’ social and emotional development and help them develop confidence and resilience to excel in every aspect of their lives.

$25,000 Grant
Pretend City Children’s Museum

Pretend City ensures that each child is ready for school success by providing real-world learning experiences that children need to develop essential foundational learning skills.

$25,000 Grant
Public Works Art Center

Public Works Art Center is a nonprofit cultural hub and creative incubator that fosters an inclusive arts community for all, supporting artistic expression, collaboration, and connection across diverse backgrounds.

$50,000 Grant
Quest Inc

Quest Inc. is committed to helping people with developmental disabilities experience a full life.

$25,000 Grant
Rock to the Future

Rock to the Future provides free, student-driven music programs for Philadelphia youth in under-resourced neighborhoods, supporting positive development and economic empowerment for over 1,000 young people annually.

$50,000 Grant
Savannah Children’s Theater

Savannah Children’s Theater inspires, educates & entertains children & families through the experience of live theatre, both on & off the stage.

$25,000 Grant
Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus

Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus is Houston’s first bilingual, Spanish-language children’s choir, offering tuition-free music and arts education. Through culturally rooted performances and enriching programs, the chorus empowers young voices to grow artistically and personally.

$50,000 Grant
SkyART

SkyART uses free visual arts programming as a vehicle for young people to create, to communicate effectively, and to learn the essential skills and creative thinking needed to succeed.

$25,000 Grant
Spirit Series, Inc.

SPIRIT SERIES celebrates the resilience of the human spirit through arts-integrated programs that empower under-resourced students in grades 4–10 with skills and confidence to face challenges and thrive.

$25,000 Grant
Superior Arts Institute

Superior Arts Institute mission is to provide the greater Camden area with an artistic outlet for residents to embark upon a compelling experience utilizing advocacy through the art of Dance, Acting, Film, and Production Management. They partner with local schools and community organizations to develop conscious skilled, superior artists.

$25,000 Grant
Teen Art Salon

Teen Art Salon offers free art instruction and materials to support young artists in developing their studio practice. By recognizing youth as cultural creators, the program breaks down barriers and empowers the next generation of artists to thrive.

$100,000 Grant
TGR Foundation (TGR Learning Lab)

TGR Foundation Learning Lab believes that positive youth development and quality education go hand in hand. They provide a vast curriculum focused on art, creativity, video production, podcast development, and design.

$25,000 Grant
The Creatives Project

The Creatives Project strengthens local communities through high-quality arts education and outreach, while celebrating Atlanta’s creative talent through dynamic artist residency programs.

$50,000 Grant
The Forge Nashville

The Forge Nashville empowers at-risk youth to discover their potential through creative skill-building, hands-on learning, and inspiring leadership.

$50,000 Grant
The Lionheart School

The Lionheart School provides individualized education for children who thrive in specialized learning environments. Through therapeutic interventions and supported social interactions, Lionheart empowers students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

$50,000 Grant
The Nashua Community Music School

Nashua Community Music School envisions a world where music builds community, sparks social change, and inspires artistic expression, transforming lives and connecting people from all walks of life.

$25,000 Grant
The Simple Good

The Simple Good empowers youth as change-makers by connecting the meaning of “good” worldwide. Through mindfulness-based art programs and public projects, it fosters creativity, empathy, and cross-cultural understanding, breaking barriers and inspiring a more compassionate world.

$25,000 Grant
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts

University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) empowers gifted emerging artists with the experience, knowledge, and skills to excel in their disciplines and in life. Serving North Carolina and the nation, UNCSA enriches cultural and economic vitality through world-class arts education and creative excellence.

$25,000 Grant
Uniquely Me Creative Arts

Uniquely Me Creative Arts supports children with special needs through sensory-focused creative activities that encourage expression and growth. Families connect with experts, fostering an inclusive, holistic environment for learning and support.

$25,000 Grant
Uniting Voices Chicago

Uniquely Me Creative Arts supports children with special needs through sensory-focused creative activities that encourage expression and growth. Families connect with experts, fostering an inclusive, holistic environment for learning and support.

$25,000 Grant
Upstream Arts

Upstream Arts uses the power of the creative arts to activate and amplify the voice and choice of individuals with disabilities.

$50,000 Grant
Urgent Inc

URGENT Inc. is a Miami-based creative youth development organization that empowers young minds to transform their lives and communities. Committed to equity and opportunity, URGENT Inc. envisions a future where every child and youth has access to the social, economic, educational resources, and creative space they need to thrive.

$25,000 Grant
Washington Conservatory of Music

Washington Conservatory of Music fosters the joy of music for students of all ages and skill levels. Committed to creating an inclusive and expansive learning environment, WCM serves the diverse musical needs of Montgomery County, empowering individuals from all backgrounds to reach their personal musical potential.

$25,000 Grant
Wayne Art Center

Wayne Art Center offers year-round arts workshops for youth, including sculpting, drawing, painting, and photography. Serving both artists and the broader community, the WAC provides an interdisciplinary space to explore, learn, and share, fostering a vibrant culture of arts education, appreciation, and connection.

$25,000 Grant
Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras

Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras (WYSO) empowers young musicians through transformative musical experiences, nurturing a lifelong passion for music and encouraging personal growth and excellence both on and off the stage.

$25,000 Grant
YEAH!

YEAH! connects young people through the power of music, building an inclusive community where leadership, resilience, and joy thrive. By engaging underrepresented youth in Nashville, YEAH! fosters unity and growth through the universal language of music.

$25,000 Grant
Yo Art!

Yo Art! enhances classroom learning with media arts programs that spark curiosity and teach real-world skills through coding, photography, filmmaking, and design, encouraging creativity through discovery and discipline.

$50,000 Grant
Young Audiences of Louisiana

Young Audiences of Louisiana (YALA) brings chamber musicians into local classrooms. Over the years YALA has adapted and evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of youth throughout the state, becoming the leading provider of arts education and integration programs in the state of Louisiana.

$50,000 Grant
Young Audiences, Inc. of Houston

Young Audiences of Houston seeks to educate and inspire children through the arts, make the arts an integral part of their school curriculum, and advance the field of the arts in education through teacher professional development training and community partnerships.

$25,000 Grant
Youth Impact, Inc.

Youth Impact’s mission is to give every child a safe place to learn, socialize, and realize who they are and who they can become.