Thank you from an "Images Art Grant" recipient

Billings Arts Association

Images Art Grant Application & Guidelines

ABOUT THE AWARD

Billings Arts Association awards are designed to expand art opportunities for teachers employed in public school classrooms and for students attending public school classrooms K through 12. These grants will be on a one time only basis and will include only the visual arts. Typical awards will range from $50 to $250 depending on availability of resources and the number of awards granted.

When to Apply:

Grants will be awarded annually.

Grant amounts:

Grant amounts will range according to the scope of projects, availability of resources and number of awards granted.

Eligible applicants:

Applicants must be directly involved in art education. Secondary teachers must teach a minimum of 2 art classes per day. Elementary teachers must teach art in their classrooms at least one period per week.

How to apply:

Submit the following information along with administrative signature of agreement.

(A) Description of project

(B) Budget

(C) Intended audience

(D) Time table

(E) Evaluation procedure

Grant review procedure:

Applicants should submit an original and 2 photocopies of their proposal.

Applications will be reviewed by a 3 person panel of BAA members. The panel will score each application and send recommendations to the Leadership committee for final approval. Applicants will be notified of acceptance. Non-recipients will be notified. All recipients must allow publicity and press releases and have administrative agreement.

Selection Criteria

Preference will be given to proposals that include the following criteria:

. Integration of proposed project with school curriculum

. Integration of proposed project with the community

. Number of students impacted

. Educational value to students

Sample items grant may include:

. consumable supplies and materials (paint, paper, film, stencils, clay)

. equipment (brushes, chisels, easels, leather tools)

. matting & framing

. printing

Sample items that will not be paid:

. Salaries

. overhead expenses

. teacher training

. T shirts

. food

. computers or software

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