What Are Mini Grants?

Do you have an innovative idea about integrating the arts into your classroom but don’t have the funds to do so? The Pennsbury Arts Foundation wants to support your exciting initiatives with its Arts Mini-Grant Program.

The Arts Mini-Grant Program is open to kindergarten through 12th grade teachers. Each teacher must be the primary applicant although collaborations with educators, artists, arts organizations, parents, and community groups are encouraged.

The Arts Mini-Grant Program offers up to $500 for in-school projects that take place throughout the year. Proposals must be submitted to the Pennsbury Arts Foundation office, 134 Yardley Avenue, Fallsington, PA 19058. Awardees will be notified by letter within three weeks.

Funds may be awarded for:

  • Developing new or original curriculum or curriculum-related activities
  • Encouraging new partnerships or collaborations with educators, artists, and organizations that strengthen Pennsbury's commitment to arts education or integrate the arts in any curriculum area
  • Designing innovative approaches, methods, teaching or assessment strategies in arts education, or in integrating arts in the curriculum
  • Creating innovative professional development models using the arts.

How Do I Apply?

You can apply online by clicking here.

If teachers become aware of a program after the schedule deadline, grants will be considered if additional funds are available.

Teachers who are awarded grant monies are required to submit a brief evaluation form within seven days of the completion of the project.

Funds may not be used for ongoing programs or for programs that are not curriculum related or integrated.

Purchase of supplies or equipment not related to the content of the proposed project, or costs normally paid by the school are not covered. Student transportation costs to a program or performance will not be covered.

If you would like to send in a paper application, download the Grant Application file to the right.

If you should have any questions regarding the completion of the application, please contact Pennsbury Arts Foundation Board Member Nyla Houser at (215) 369-1660 or e-mail Nyla at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .