DUE 5/26: Arts Education Partnership grants up to $20k! Detroit/Southfield

NOTE: please view the link for eligible cities as Detroit/Southfield seem to be the only eligible cities in Michigan:

National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts/MetLife Foundation Partners in Arts Education Grant Program
Download 2010-11 Application and Guidelines (PDF)
Download tips on preparing a successful proposal (PDF)

The national initiative, now in its sixth year, aims to improve teaching and learning in the arts by supporting and promoting sustainable partnerships between community arts education organizations and public schools. During the current school year, more than 11,500 students in eight cities are receiving year-long arts instruction thanks to 14 partnerships funded by the Partners in Arts Education Program. Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to support arts education partnerships during the 2010-2011 school year.

MetLife Foundation Partners in Arts Education Grants are designed to support exemplary partnerships that:
1. serve large numbers of public school students during the school day or extended day
2. exemplify best practices in creating and sustaining effective partnerships
3. provide high quality arts education experiences
4. prioritize student learning and achievement in the arts and
5. address national, state, and/or local arts education standards.

The application deadline for the 2010-11 program is 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Grants are restricted to the following 33 cities listed here and in the guidelines. Only organizations that are Full Members in good standing of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts may apply. Non-member organizations should submit a membership application and first-year dues payments at least one week prior to submitting an application. Click here for membership information or contact Heather Ikemire at (212) 268-3337 ext. 10. Members that are interested in submitting applications are encouraged to contact Jay Samios at (212) 268-3337 ext. 12 with questions.

REVIEW successful applications from the 2009-2010 Program
City Lore, New York, NY
Hubbard Street Dance, Chicago, IL
Progressive Arts Alliance, Cleveland, OH