Description

The purpose of the 2025–26 Arts Curricular Innovation Grants (ACIG) Program is to assist schools and districts in developing and implementing arts initiatives that support quality arts education programs that significantly improve student achievement in the arts.  Distinguished Art Program (DAP) grants provide funds for one-year projects. Successful DAP applications must indicate in the strategic arts plan that the applicant will include all arts forms—dance, music, theatre, and visual arts—over a three-year period of their strategic arts plan.

Program Office

Office of Assessment and Standards

Eligible Applicants

All South Carolina K–12 public schools and school districts are eligible to apply for only one grant type-either an AEP grant or a DAP grant-under the ACIG program.

Total Funding Available

$700,000

Funding Detail

The maximum DAP award to a school district is $40,000; the maximum DAP award to a school is $18,000.

Project Term

July 1, 2025, through May 29, 2026

Application Due Date

April 28, 2025

Technical Assistance Session

The Office of Assessment and Standards provided a technical assistance session on March 11, 2025. Email oasgrants@ed.sc.gov for access to the recording.

Documents

Request for Proposals (DOCX, 1.49MB – 2/24/2025)
Application Link
Budget Narrative and Summary Template

Program Web Page

Visual and Performing Arts
Office of Assessment and Standards- Arts Curricular Innovation Grants