Find out if your project is a good candidate for an Artists in the Classroom grant by answering the questions below.
1. Who are you?
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Kindergarten to Grade 12 educators, school administrators, PAC Representatives and artists in British Columbia are eligible to apply for this grant.
Awesome initiative! However, the primary applicant on an AIC grant must be a school representative. Find an educator or a member of the PAC to partner with.
2. What kind of project are you looking to fund?
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Unfortunately, school performances are not eligible for AIC funding. AIC grants support arts-based projects that unfold over time.
Unfortunately, AIC grants do not support these types of projects. AIC projects should exhibit high-levels of hands-on student engagement with a professional artist.
3. Does your project involve a professional artist?
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Projects must involve a professional artist. A professional artist is defined as someone who has specialized training in the arts (not necessarily in academic institutions); is recognized as a professional by his or her peers (artists working in the same artistic tradition); is committed to devoting more time to his or her artistic activity, if financially possible; and has a history of public presentation.
A professional artist is defined as someone who has specialized training in the arts (not necessarily in academic institutions); is recognized as a professional by his or her peers (artists working in the same artistic tradition); is committed to devoting more time to his or her artistic activity, if financially possible; and has a history of public presentation.
4. Does your artist live in British Columbia?
Good, you're on the right track.
Artists must live in BC to be eligible.
AIC grants are funded by BC Arts Council and can only be used to support projects involving a BC-based professional artist. Before you apply, confirm whether your artist lives in BC.
5. Are you applying from a standard public or independent school?
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AIC grants support projects happening in standard public or independent schools
Please consult this listing of schools on the Ministry of Education's website. If your school is listed here, your project is eligible for funding. If your school is not listed here, please contact us directly at [email protected] with details about your school and we will confirm your eligibility.
6. What grade levels will be involved in your project?
Fantastic!
AIC grants can only contribute towards projects involving students in grades K-12. However, if you feel it is essential to also involve students in Pre-K in this project, all costs for these students can be covered by the school. If your project ONLY involves students in Pre-K the project is not eligible for AIC funding.
Unfortunately, AIC grants can only contribute towards projects involving students in grades K-12.
7. When will your project take place?
AIC grants are intended to support new projects. A May deadline supports projects happening between September and June. An October deadline supports projects happening between January and June.
AIC grants are intended to support new projects. Primary applicants (school representatives) will be notified of their applications status within 12 weeks of submitting an application.
Awesome! Keep going. A May deadline supports projects happening between September and June. An October deadline supports projects happening between January and June.
8. During what hours will your project take place?
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AIC grants only support projects taking place during regular school hours.
AIC grants only support projects taking place during regular school hours.
9. Are you receiving funding from BC Arts Council or other ArtStarts sources for this project?
Great. Please continue.
AIC grants cannot support projects that are receiving already funding from BC Arts Council or other ArtStarts sources.
AIC grants cannot support projects that are already receiving funding from BC Arts Council or other ArtStarts sources.
10. What will you use the funding for?
Great. AIC grants are intended to provide coverage for artists' fees, materials and rentals.
Great. AIC grants are intended to provide coverage for artists' fees, materials and rentals.
AIC grants do not provide funding for these kinds of expenses. However, the school contribution can cover this expense.
AIC grants do not provide funding for these kinds of expenses. However, the school contribution can cover this expense.
AIC grants do not provide funding for these kinds of expenses, and we strongly encourage applicants to apply for a project involving a local artist so these costs are not involved. However, the school contribution can cover this expense if it is essential to the project.
AIC grants do not provide funding for these kinds of expenses.
Great. AIC grants are intended to provide coverage for artists' fees, materials and rentals.
AIC grants do not provide funding for these kinds of expenses. However, the school contribution can cover this expense.
AIC grants do not provide funding for these kinds of expenses. However, the school contribution can cover this expense.
11. Did this quiz answer your questions about AIC eligibility?
Great! Check out artstarts.com/aic for details on the upcoming deadline and how to apply.
Sorry to hear that! Please contact our Grants Manager at 604-336-0626 or send us an email at [email protected]
This quiz is intended as a resource only. Your answers will not be stored, or used to assess the eligibility of your application. If you have further questions, please contact our Grants Manager at 604-336-0626 or [email protected]
