Arts Education Mini-Grants

Chiaha Guild of Arts and Crafts is dedicated to promoting the arts and arts education in Rome and Floyd County, Georgia.

CHIAHA ARTS EDUCATION MINI-GRANT

Chiaha supports projects that improve and expand visual and performing arts education opportunities for PreK-12 students in Floyd County, Georgia.

The Chiaha Arts Education Mini-Grant is available for PreK-12 public and private schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in Floyd County. Verification of 501(c)(3) status is required.

The maximum request is $500.

To access the application form, click here.

DUE DATE
Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:00pm
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

AWARDS
Mini-Grant award winners will be notified on or before October 11, 2024. Checks will be presented at Chiaha Harvest Fair on October 26, 2024. A representative from the funded organization must be present to receive the award. Award winners are required to provide a final report in the form of a display board (minimum 22″ x 28″) with photographs and a description of the completed project to be displayed at the 2024 Chiaha Harvest Fair.

APPLICATION CRITERIA

•     The project improves and expands arts educational opportunities in Floyd County, Georgia.
•     The project reaches a substantial number of children or provides an in-depth experience.
•     The project demonstrates artistic merit, sound planning and management, and impact.
•     The project supports but does not supplant school district responsibilities.
•     The project fulfills a need unmet by other programs.

FUNDING LIMITATIONS
Unfortunately, Chiaha is not able to fund all of the organizations or schools that apply for funding. As a result, the board evaluates applications with consideration given to projects that will most significantly benefit the students of Floyd County and with clear measures to demonstrate the program’s positive impact.